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features � Momtourage
The Practical Alternative To Being Superwoman
Better By The Dozen
Meet Boca Raton’s 12 Hottest Husbands 2009
Get Campy
Family Resorts Keep Kids At Bay So Parents Can Play
Happy Tails
Canine-Friendly Parks And Beaches For Dog Day Afternoons
The Ultimate Florida Staycation Guide
Sometimes The Best Getaways Are Closest To Home
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Observed Hot Stuff & The People Who Make It Happen 15 The Buzz 20 Trends 24 La Vida Boca
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Media Blitz The Quintessential Arts Report 27 On Screen 28 In Print 32 On Scene That’s Life A Guide To Personal Growth 37 Relations 40 Parents 46 Destinations
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Taste The Dish on Food, Wine & Restaurants 93 Bites 96 Listings 98 Reviews Happenings The Essential Social Digest 107 Around Town 117 Calendar 122 Flash AT HOME The Local Real Estate Report 126 A LOOK BACK Our Colorful History 128
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On THE cover: Kourtney, Kim and Khloe Kardashian Photo by Kwaku Alston, © E! Networks
Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian Take On Miami (Kim Couldn’t Be Prouder)
BETTER BY THE DOZEN Boca’s Hottest Husbands
MOMTOURAGE
The Practical Alternative To Being Superwoman
GET CAMPY Keep Kids At Bay So Parents Can Play
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hen life gets overwhelming, family is the glue that holds me together – I don’t know where I’d be without mine! Anyone who feels the same will appreciate this month’s Family Issue, dedicated to all things relative (and relatives). We’re excited to reveal the winners of our second annual Hottest Husbands contest (Better By the Dozen, page 60). Boca Raton wives certainly adore their hubbies – their responses doubled last year’s! The final selections were not easy, but in the end we think you’ll agree we made great choices! Speaking of “hot”, you won’t want to miss our exclusive interview with Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian (Sister Act, page 48), which takes you behind the scenes of one of this country’s zaniest families, and highlights the sisters’ new Miami-based spinoff show on E! Entertainment Television, Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami.
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Also in this issue, we pay tribute to Superwomen everywhere in Momtourage (page 54), a story that addresses the networking skills and resourcefulness so many mothers exhibit daily in order to keep their family engines humming. Planning a family vacation? You’ll find great options in Get Campy, (page 74), which offers a host of fun activities and diversions for parent and child alike. And we haven’t forgotten about your furbabies! Our feature Happy Tails (page 80) gives you the straight poop (pun intended!) on our area’s best dog parks. In today’s challenging economy, families everywhere are looking for ways to spend their money wisely, and we’d like to share an important tip from our family to yours. We all realize that businesses today have many choices for their print media advertising. In today’s world, accountability means everything. As business owners, you want to spend your advertising dollars wisely. The best way you can do this is to buy “safe media”, or commit your advertising dollars only to magazines like The Boca Raton Observer, whose circulation is audited. Having audited circulation means that an independent national auditing agency, (in our case, the Audit Bureau of Circulations) verifies the amount and the actual readers we mail our magazines to each month. The Audit Bureau of Circulations is known as the gold standard of media audits. Many prestigious national, regional and local magazines are members of ABC, such as In Style Magazine, and O, Oprah Magazine. Instead of relying on an empty promise about circulation, on bulk “curbside” distribution, or on fictitious newsstand sales, ABC verifies that we actually direct mail our magazine where we say we do. ABC verifies a magazine’s circulation so that businesses know exactly who is seeing their important message. To learn more about the benefits of purchasing only audited media, please visit the Web site buysafemedia.com. Finally, The Boca Raton Observer is proud to announce that this month we’ve won Florida Magazine Association awards for “Best Theme Issue” and “Best Service Feature.” This is only the beginning: We promise to keep bringing you the award-winning quality magazine you deserve! In the meantime, enjoy spending quality time with your family and get ready for a fabulous season ahead. Best,
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Reality Check The show’s typical histrionics began early for Koegel, who broke up with his girlfriend Danielle during the first episode. “We were already on our way out,” he recalls. “I didn’t want to be seen as the relationship-guy who missed out on the fun.” And while he says the show was a blast, he admits having 15 lensmen capturing your every move can be, um, awkward. “It took me about three weeks to get comfortable,” he explains. “If you’re not honest about something, it’s going to come out.” He Wants his MTV: Cast Member Christian “CJ” Koegel
Since the show stopped taping in April, Koegel and his Real World castmates have been hired by
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He recalls the arduous selection
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who e-mailed the show last year
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Koegel on MTV, when the show airs
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High School and played college
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September 9th.
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On Thin Ice In yet another stellar, only-in-South-Florida moment, former U.S. figure-skating champion Nicole Bobek, 31, was arrested in Tequesta for being part of an extensive methamphetamine ring that weekly distributed more than $10,000 worth of the drug. Ack Nicole Bobe cording to the Sun-Sentinel, Bobek was extradited to New Jersey, where she was released upon posting a $200,000 bond. It’s not the former athlete’s first brush with the law: In 1994 she was placed on probation after pleading guilty to a home-invasion charge.
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Hello Dolly The world fell for Barbie decades ago, when the fashion-forward doll sported a flashy pink convertible and more outfits than Neiman Marcus. Now celebrating her 50th birthday (and not a wrinkle on her), Museum of Fashion and Lifestyle in Delray Beach and the Boynton Beach Mall are presenting Barbie: The Golden Anniversary, an 8,000-
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Number of South Floridians facing racketeering charges in connection with bank fraud, mail fraud, identity theft, illegal gambling, loan-sharking, Medicare fraud, insurance fraud and arson committed on behalf of the Bonanno crime family.
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Got corpses? Fans of cable shows like HLN’s Nancy Grace and CNN’s Larry King Live will recognize Dr. Joshua Perper, the forensic pathologist with the Romanian accent and misshapen head (dropped as a child, a blood clot thickened part of his skull). When there’s an unsolved death, Perper, Chief Medical Examiner of Broward County, goes to work. Perper moved to Broward in 1994 after 12 years as a Pittsburgh coroner, and he’s since performed high-profile autopsies on famous people such as model Krissy Taylor, who died of bronchial asthma, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler, who died from ephedra use and actress Anna Nicole Smith, whose death was caused by a mix of sleeping pills and prescription drugs. He’s a frequent news pundit for other highly publicized cases, including the Caylee Anthony and Jett Travolta deaths. “We have a public obligation of explaining what are the findings, and how we arrive at those findings,” says Perper, who earned degrees in law and medicine from Hebrew University and forensic pathology from Johns Hopkins University. Most recently, he provided commentary on the Michael Jackson case, telling CNN that findings seem to support drug overdose or toxicity as the singer’s cause of death.
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square-foot, mall-based exhibit featuring more than 500 vintage Barbies and accessories from private collectors, which runs through April. The Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture at Old School Square in Delray Beach is exhibiting Barbie’s Back and She’s 50, which runs through October 25th. The showcase reflects the iconic doll’s lifespan, depicted by more than 1,000 pieces from Miami resident Nichole Fitzgerald’s private collection. As part of the Delray festivities, Crane’s BeachHouse has designed a pink Barbie DreamSuite (yours for $199 to $229, plus tax per night). For more information, visit mlfhmuseum.org or cranesbeachhouse.com. – Alison Schwartz
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Oh, Furbaby! Meet Dudley, West Palm Beach resident, environmentalist and this year’s America’s Top Dog Model. As winner of the coveted title, the Old English Sheepdog will be featured on the cover of an America’s Top Dog Model calendar and receive valuable prizes including a custom-designed Austrian crystal crown, collar and jewelry set. Dudley won for his gorgeous mug and for exemplifying this year’s contest theme, “Go Gorgeously Green.” With the help of his human, Stephanie Klein, Dudley is an avid recycler, uses natural grooming products and eats only organic food from a bamboo dish. Dudley
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Golden Arches If eyes are the windows to the soul, brows are the frames, explains Anastasia Soare, a celebrity eyebrow stylist in town recently extolling the virtues of quality arches. Over-plucked brows make a face appear washed out, while bushy brows look angry (and don’t get her started on the uni-brow). The right contour, on the other hand, works wonders. According to Soare, the key to perfectly shaped, symmetrical brows lays in her secret “golden proportion technique,” which combines elements of math, architecture and technical art. “This brings harmony to the face,” explains Soare, whose clients include Madonna and Oprah Winfrey. Need a lift? The Brow Studio in Nordstrom at Town Center at Boca Raton performs Soare’s technique ($30 per session). Or – if you dare – try the do-it-yourself kit. For more information, call 561-620-5555, ext. 1423. – A.S.
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– Boca Raton resident Ken Haupert to emergency dispatcher Jessica Sullivan, who talked him through the delivery of his son, Justin, after his wife unexpectedly went into labor at home. The Boca Raton Police Services Department awarded Sullivan a Distinguished Service Award. Source: Sun-Sentinel
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An A-plus goes out to the four Boca Raton schools included in Newsweek’s recently released annual list of the nation’s top 1,300 public high schools. They include: Boca Raton Community High School (83rd), Spanish River Community High School (240th), West Boca Raton High School (698th) and Olympic Heights Community High School (1,221st).
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You know life is mundane when Tijuana Mama Sausage becomes the highlight of your existence. This and other munchies are all the rage among fussy Broward and Palm Beach County jailbirds, who, tired of mystery casserole, cornbread and jello, demanded better food – and got it. Rather than telling convicts to stick their orders where the sun don’t shine, a new snack system has been implemented, and jails now offer Cheetos, Ramen Noodles and peanut butter cookies waiting to be devoured by the counties’ finest pimps, pickpockets and car thiefs. Prisoners pay for the grub with money sent by friends and family. Apparently, they’ve been hungry. In just the first three months of this year, they forked over $948,000 for the fattening treats. O – T. J.
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joining the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where Joel was a professor and Deborah the Medical Director of Student Health. While there, Deborah’s boss urged her to get an MBA. Joel joined his wife and, after receiving their degrees, they founded Shlian & Associates, a medical-management consulting firm. In 1996, the couple moved their company to Boca Raton to be closer to their parents. While producing journal articles, they were hired by Art Ulene, NBC Today show’s first medical expert. Bit by the media bug, they realized they enjoyed writing as a team. They pitched a nonfiction book analyzing health maintenance organizations in the ’80s, when they were prevalent only on the West Coast. Ironically, according to Deborah, “Our publisher said peo-
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ple on the East Coast would never know what HMOs were.” The couple had better luck with fiction, opting for Robin Cook-style medicalmystery thrillers, and soon published Double Illusion, about a baby thief. The book received positive reviews from the Los Angeles Times, and the Shlians followed it up with Wednesday’s Child. Their most recent book, Rabbit in the Moon, won a Gold Medal in Genre Fiction by the Florida Book Awards. Today, Deborah and Joel divide their time between writing and running their company. They’re debating whether to write a Rabbit in the Moon sequel or publish a fresh thriller. Meanwhile, Deborah’s latest effort, Dead Air, which she wrote with a UCLA colleague, will be released in December. O
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Best of the Wurst Sacha Baron Cohen’s Brüno Is Offensive, Outrageous – And Worth Seeing!
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here are times when political correctness and good taste become uninteresting, overly cautious and banal. At such times, the foul, intentionally juvenile humor of a Sacha Baron Cohen becomes irresistible, if not downright infectious, and the world is a better place for it. A genuine belly laugh, no matter at whose expense, can be good for the soul.
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ternational celebrity. During this odyssey, the phallic displays and references make Pompeii look like a medieval cloister.
Cohen’s new film, Brüno, is, quite simply, an outrageous, deft, droll and thoroughly offensive work (how lucky can we get?). It is soul food for the vulgar in us all – for the first 20 minutes or so. And then it becomes repetitive, predictable, childish and boring. This is a total Cohen effort – no one else in it is important.
This picture is a classic example of one man’s meat (if you see the film, you’ll get my pun) being another man’s poison. Some of the send-ups are truly hilarious, and Cohen plays the Teutonic flamboyance to perfection. The wardrobe inventions, the sexual innovations and some of the dialogue are all sidesplitting. Then, there are the less-than-sidesplitting fallbacks like, “Austria’s two greatest celebrities, Brüno and Hitler,” along with some pretty embarrassing African-American shtick involving a baby (hey, there, Madonna) smuggled from Africa in a carton on a plane.
Cohen provides very sophisticated humor … for the seventh grade – and many of us still love it. Think of America’s love affairs with Jerry Lewis and even Pinky Lee! But he also has a spot-on eye for targets worthy of ridicule. This time, he’s Brüno, an outrageously gay Austrian fashionista who, having been fired from his job in Vienna, travels the world in his search to become an in-
Toward the film’s end, when an hour has passed with nothing funny going on, there is a terrific segment about American wrestling audiences, satirizing their bloodlust and quest for violence, noting also their obesity and alcohol consumption. The fairest commentary I can offer is, “your choice.” Of the six people in my audience, five laughed heartily. O August 2009
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Big Love Poignant Pages From The Lives Of Parents And Children
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Bill Cosby once wrote, “No matter how calmly you try to referee, parenting will eventually produce bizarre behavior, and I’m not talking about the kids.” These books are a tribute to the unconditional love of parents, who often sacrifice their own sanity to raise upright men and women.
All Over but the Shoutin’ By Rick Bragg “This is a place where grandmothers hold babies on their laps under the stars and whisper in their ears that the lights in the sky are holes in the floor of heaven,” writes Pulitzer-Prize winner Rick Bragg about his hometown of Piedmont, Ala. “This is a place where the song Jesus Loves Me has rocked generations to sleep, and heaven is not a concept, but a destination.” Bragg has provided a voice to America’s poorest people for years, saying those living in the worst circumstances are the most honorable. His opinion is based on his upbringing in Piedmont, one of the poorest cities in America. All Over but the Shoutin’ tells of the 28
struggles that accompany poverty and small-town life, but moreover pays homage to his mother who, despite living with an alcoholic husband, inspired her son to climb the career ladder from local reporter to New York Times feature writer.
Home Game By Michael Lewis He’s written about his life as a bond salesman in the ’80s (Liar’s Poker), the entrepreneurial culture in Silicon Valley after the Internet’s emergence (The New New Thing) and the success of the Oakland A’s, despite spending less than their competition (Moneyball). Now, Michael Lewis tackles fatherhood and challenges stereotypical dad
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behavior. Lewis, a father of three, writes that he didn’t “feel” the way he was told fathers should feel and didn’t see the point in doing things fathers are supposed to do. For instance, he punishes his daughters by eating cake in front of them without letting them have a bite, but then wonders if he just screwed up his kids for life with his discipline. On paper, Lewis appears to be a father without a clue but, in reality, he is an honest, hilarious father without a clue.
Losing Mum and Pup: A Memoir By Christopher Buckley The loss of a parent is devastating. The loss of both parents in less than
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Wisdom of Our Fathers is comprised of Russert’s experiences as a father and son, as well as some conversations with famous people about memories of their fathers. But, above all else, Russert’s book is about the relationships between average Americans and their fathers.
a year is crippling. People cope with grief in unique ways. Christopher Buckley, a renowned political satirist, chooses – not surprisingly – humor. In his memoir, Buckley, author of Thank You for Smoking, lampoons Patricia, his socialite mother, and William, his father and founder of National Review. For instance, Buckley reveals that William tried to negotiate luggage fees when checking in for a flight and refused to pay more than $9 for a bottle of wine. Buckley also examines what it’s like to watch your parents lose their independence to age. (Both parents lived past their 80th birthdays.) Patricia’s body suffered after four hip replacements while William’s mind dulled, sometimes even asking to dine with people who had already died.
Bad Mother: A Chronicle of Maternal Crimes, Minor Calamities, and Occasional Moments of Grace By Ayelet Waldman In a piece for the New York Times, Ayelet Waldman wrote that she loved her husband more than her kids. Now, to the chagrin of thousands of women who sent her letters saying she should lose custody of her children, Waldman has released a mothering book. Her book is an attack on the idea of the mod-
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ern mom – the woman who focuses her attention on her children (but not too much or that would be controlling), keeps them in line (but not too much, they won’t be able to think for themselves) and feeds them healthy food (so long as it’s not too expensive, because you have to pay for college after all). Waldman argues that, as long as you love your kids and don’t “damage them in any permanent way,” you are doing just fine.
The Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to His White Mother By James McBride Being the son of Rachel McBride Jordan (formerly Rachel Shilsky), a white Polish immigrant and Orthodox Jew who converted to Christianity, and Rev. Andrew McBride, a black man from Harlem who died of lung cancer when his kids were young, left James McBride a troubled youth. He struggled to understand his racial identity growing up and dropped out of school. Through his writing, James comes to grips with his place in the world and honors his mother for her courage and strength. The book alternates between James’ story and a first-person account of Rachel’s. His mother grew up in Virginia, worked at her father’s grocery store and was forbidden to socialize
with gentiles. Rachel did not like the confinement of America’s social structure in the ’40s and ’50s and refused to bow to racial pressures – marrying two black men and mothering 12 mixed-race children.
Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons By Tim Russert In response to Big Russ and Me, the late Tim Russert’s 2004 tribute to his father, Russert received more than 60,000 letters from readers sharing stories about their own fathers. Those letters inspired Russert to write a second book. Wisdom of Our Fathers is comprised of Russert’s experiences as a father and son, as well as some conversations Russert recalled having with famous people (like Maria Shriver) about memories of their fathers. But, above all else, Russert’s book is about the relationships between average Americans and their fathers. One son speaks of going to a New York Giants game with his dad and how his dad had two extra tickets, but refused to scalp them for a profit, instead charging face-value to another father and son so they could share a similar experience. It’s this type of subtle gesture that makes dads stand out – and it’s why we love them. O
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Wing Men Counting Crows Comes To Bayfront Park Amphitheater
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ans of the Counting Crows will be happy to know the band, so popular in the ’90s, will perform new songs and classics at Miami’s Bayfront Park Amphitheater on August 18th. The group was conceived when singer Adam Duritz and guitarist Dave Bryson met in San Francisco. The duo began as an acoustic group but eventually bulked-up their lineup to become an alternative band. Before signing with Geffen Records in 1993, the band created demos containing many songs later featured on their studio albums, including the breakout hit Mr. Jones. In spite of members’ wishes to be a band focused primarily on live performances, their debut album, August and Everything After, skyrocketed to No. 4 on the Billboard 200 when the aforementioned Mr. Jones became an MTV hit. Duritz was less than enthusiastic about his newfound fame, reportedly suffering nervous breakdowns (though he still managed to capitalize on his fame by dating Friends co-stars Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox). Following the success of August and Everything After, the band released Recovering the Satellites in 1996, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Since
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then, Counting Crows has released three studio albums and a pair of live albums. Accidentally in Love, featured on the Shrek 2 soundtrack, landed the band an Academy Award nomination for Best Song. Duritz has a history of rewriting songs for concerts and combining multiple songs, seamlessly threading one within another. Sometimes, Counting Crows plays one of its hits before interjecting with a song from a big-name like Bruce Springsteen or an underground musician. The band performed an altered version of Round Here on Howard Stern’s radio show and the shock-jock called it one of the best performances his studio had hosted. Judge the band for yourself, when the doors open at 7 p.m. O i
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Handsome Harmonies Crosby, Stills & Nash Performs At Hard Rock Live
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rosby, Stills & Nash will be where it belongs when the band performs at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino’s Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on August 20th. It seems the folk band fits perfectly in a place like South Florida: Members have an obsession with ships and water rivaled only by Jimmy Buffett, and David Crosby has been sailing since he was 11. The super-group formed from the wreckage of The Byrds, The Hollies and Buffalo Springfield. Crosby left the Byrds because of irreconcilable differences with bandmates, and Stephen Stills was out of a job after Buffalo Springfield disbanded. The two began experimenting and recorded a few songs. Graham Nash, then a member of The Hollies, performed with the two at a party just for fun, but the three found the combination of their voices to be perfect, and he left his band to join them.
On the strength of its previous fame, Crosby, Stills & Nash, the group’s selftitled debut album, reached No. 6 on the Billboard charts. The song Long Time Gone was noted for its political awareness, as it recounts the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Social consciousness would become a theme for the band. Members were noted for anti-war beliefs and mistrust of “the establishment.” The song Wooden Ships, recorded at the height of the Vietnam War, shares band members’ fears of a looming nuclear holocaust, and Ohio is a protest song in response to the Kent State shootings. Neil Young joined the group in 1970 (changing its abbreviation from CSN to CSNY), and Déjà Vu, its sophomore album, reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts. Young left shortly after, but the group remained successful, producing two more Top 10 albums and getting inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Check out the band, when the show starts at 7 p.m. O i
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tling the shallowness of Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Her standup routine attacks the Tinseltown “it” girls and guys so often featured on tabloid covers and in E! News headlines. Although her comedy is often described as mean-spirited, Griffin says she targets people’s behavior as opposed to something they can’t control, such as physical traits.
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athy Griffin arrives at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on August 12th, and she’s sure to bring controversy with her. While Griffin’s often loud and confrontational style has scored her some enemies, at the age of 48, her popularity continues to grow. Perhaps it’s because she’s a one-woman army bat-
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One target is multibillionaire Oprah Winfrey. She bashes the worship-level love Winfrey receives from fans, saying, “it goes Father, Son, Holy Ghost, Oprah.” Griffin also makes light of the ambiguous relationship between Oprah and her best friend, Gayle King, often referring to them as Oprah and “her boyfriend Gayle”. Other targets include Paris Hilton, Barbara Walters and Clay Aiken, whom she
refers to as “Clay Gayken.” Griffin claims her celeb-bashing got her banned from talk shows such as Live! with Regis and Kelly and the Late Show with David Letterman. Griffin has garnered massive attention for her Bravo reality show Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, now in its fifth season. The show won Emmys in 2007 and 2008 for Outstanding Reality Program, and Griffin received praise for her self-deprecating sense of humor, as the show surrounds Griffin’s lack of fame and attempts to garner publicity. The show is also noted for its guests, with the most current season featuring Paula Deen, T.I. and Salman Rushdie. See Griffin live, when the bashing begins at 7 p.m. O i For more information, call 954-797-5531 or visit hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com.
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iddle-aged rebels will pack Cruzan Amphitheatre on August 13th to revitalize their teen spirit when Def Leppard comes to West Palm Beach. Def Leppard, considered one of the vanguards of the British heavy metal movement of the late ’70s, became a stateside household name tailor-made for the MTV generation. Photograph, a single off the band’s Pyromania album, knocked the King of Pop off his throne when it replaced Beat It as the channel’s most-requested music video. Def Leppard also scored 11 Top 20 hits in the United States, including Pour Some Sugar on Me and Love Hurts.
Three of the band’s early members – bassist Rick Savage, vocalist Joe Elliot and drummer Rick Allen – still perform with the group. The other two original Def Leppard members are no longer with the band after succumbing to their vices: Guitarist Pete Willis was forced out in 1982 when the rest of the group determined his excessive drinking was threatening the band’s livelihood, and guitarist Steve Clark died after stacking antidepressants, painkillers and vodka. The band moved on, replacing Willis with Phil Collen and Clark with Vivian Campbell. Another near-casualty was Allen, who lost an arm in a car crash. Determined to keep drumming, he
created an electronic drum kit that allowed his legs to do the work of his missing arm. Allen tours with the band to this day. Songs from the Sparkle Lounge, the band’s 10th studio album, was released last April and was intended to sound like “early ’70s AC/DC,” according to Elliot. The band also
broadened its sound, working with country star Tim McGraw. Check out the Def Leppard tour, when the guys will be joined by fellow ’70s band Cheap Trick and glam band Poison. The doors open at 7p.m. O i For more information, call 561-795-8883 or visit livenation.com.
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The Heat Is Gone Putting The Fire Back In Your Relationship
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But she’s missing something. Badly.
Mason’s story is all too-familiar in this technologically advanced, multitasking era when struggling finances, challenging careers, social obligations and children (the ultimate aphrodisiac antidote) devour couples’ quality time like Bernie Madoff ’s investments did his clients’ life savings.
“I haven’t had sex in almost two years,” laments Mason, 46, now contemplating an affair with a colleague. “I still care about my husband, but we’re more like roommates than lovers and I have needs. I don’t even know how this happened!”
Consequently, marriages become less romantic and more like business arrangements, with precious free time relegated to chores, doctors’ appointments and carpools. Physical intimacy falls to the wayside receiving less priority than catching up on sleep. Who
o the outsider *Ellen Mason, a petite blonde with two smart, welladjusted kids and a devoted husband of 20 years, appears to have it all: a successful career at a prestigious law firm, a spacious home in a country club community and a loving family.
has time for sex when there’s a mortgage to pay, kids to feed and the car needs new tires? It’s enough to send the Dalai Lama in search of Xanax. “Couples are so overwhelmed by daily functioning that communication breaks down,” says Debra Gross, a licensed clinical social worker in Tamarac. “They go into survival mode and eventually become emotionally bankrupt – it’s like they’re making too many withdrawals from the marriage and not depositing anything,” she explains. “Soon there’s total burnout, which is when they become roommates.”
Indeed, relationship doldrums don’t occur overnight. Rather, they sneak up on you like those extra pounds after too many holiday parties. One day, you wake up and your marriage no longer...fits. Often, couples get so caught up in their routines that it takes a trigger for them to even realize something’s wrong. It could be a forgotten anniversary, generic holiday gift or even a greeting card. “You’re forced to acknowledge there’s a problem when it’s time to buy your spouse a card,” says Lori August 2009
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that’s life8 relations “There are varying cycles of intimacy in a marriage and that’s normal. It’s like food – we may
love pizza, but after awhile we get bored of it. We get bored with the familiarity, not necessarily the person.” -- Lynn Dorfman-Volin, licensed marriage and family therapist, Delray Beach
ing love in different parts of the house. Don’t be afraid to experiment. One thing couples shouldn’t do: use their kids as an excuse not to be intimate. “I tell couples all the time – hire a babysitter, send them to their grandparents for a night or just lock your bedroom door!” says Sarvis.
Sarvis, a licensed clinical social worker and sex therapist in Deerfield Beach. “You panic because you can’t choose – none of the loving words apply anymore. So you buy a funny one instead of a mushy one. That’s when you realize, ‘Wow, this is worse than I thought.’” (Talk about your Hallmark moments.) If any of this rings familiar, don’t panic. Rather, take a cleansing breath and prepare for a heart-toheart with your partner (assuming you want to revive your sex life; if not, that’s an article for another day). Communication is crucial. The longer you wait, the harder it may be to turn things around. “I see couples who haven’t had sex in a year or two – by then, it’s very difficult to be comfortable with nudity and touching each other. So they put off talking about it, but it’s always the elephant in the room.” When approaching your partner, Gross suggests using what are known as “I Statements”: That is, you should say “I feel like we’re roommates” rather than “You make me feel like we’re roommates.” Framing your 38
feelings in this manner can prevent your partner from feeling attacked. Gross also recommends engaging in active listening: “You have to hear and comprehend what the other person is saying, whether you agree with them or not.” Next, it’s important to define the problem. Is it a matter of attraction? Are anger and resentment in the way? Does one of you have a decreased – or nonexistent – libido due to a physical condition or side effect of medication? Is it a matter of frequency? It’s common for one partner to want sex more often than the other.
Of course, great sex starts in the brain. Sarvis suggests building anticipation throughout the day with suggestive texts and e-mails, or with sexy whispers when the kids are not nearby. “A man should romance a woman, and a woman should stroke a man’s ego,” she says. “Men, pinching her butt does not apply here – give her a sincere compliment. Women, give him a peck on the cheek and tell him you appreciate all he does.” Engaging in new activities also breeds passion. “Doing new things gives you
more to talk about, and this stimulus leads to intimacy,” Sarvis explains. And whether you have sex once a week or once a year, it’s crucial that partners be on the same page. Otherwise, you may fall into what Sarvis calls the relationship dance. “This is when one partner wants sex, but the other’s always too tired. At first the apprehensive partner gives in, but over time may feel resentful and say ‘no.’ The other partner feels rejected, which may lead to straying or other negative patterns.” Talk to each other. “Some couples agree to minimal or no sex and still others agree to open relationships,” says Dorfman-Volin. “As long as you define it the same way – whether it’s once a year, once a week or not at all, it’s good. It’s about mutual agreement.” Finally, says Dorfman-Volin, when confronting sensitive issues, be tactful but truthful with your partner – even if it hurts. “Infidelity and betrayal are much worse than having a difficult conversation,” she says. “If there was a spark there once, chances are you can get it back.” O • Name has been changed to protect privacy
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Tips To Spice Up Your Love Life Try sex toys and lotions (go to the adult store together; pick your favorites, then tease and flirt on the drive home).
Perhaps the problem is just cyclical. “There are varying cycles of intimacy in a marriage and that’s normal,” explains Lynn Dorfman-Volin, a Delray Beach licensed marriage and family therapist. “It’s like food – we may love pizza, but after awhile we get bored of it. We get bored with the familiarity, not necessarily the person.”
Rent or buy costumes for role-playing.
To spice things up, sexperts recommend everything from atypical date nights (steer clear of the standard dinner and a movie) to mak-
Share fantasies and break up the routine: If you always have sex on Saturday nights, switch to Tuesday mornings. If you always shower separately, hop in together (or take a bubble bath). Try different positions (work your way through the kama sutra).
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Watch adult videos or visit erotic Web sites (there’s something out there for everyone’s taste, from instructional to fantasy – and beyond). Read passages to each other from an erotic book. Tell your partner what you plan to do to him/her later.
Perform a slow striptease. If you’re really adventurous, have sex in a parked car (but do so in a place you’re certain you won’t be arrested!), go skinny-dipping late at night or visit a nude beach together.
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Wheels of Fortune Don’t Let The Family Road Trip Drive You Crazy By Leslie Kraft Burke
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ou’ve painstakingly loaded the family and countless suitcases into the car and driven a mere block when the first dreaded “Are we there yet?” rears its ugly head from the backseat. A half hour later, it’s “Mom, he’s touching me!” Next comes the screaming, swatting, whining and –if you’re really lucky –barfing.
You’ve painstakingly loaded the family into the car and driven a mere block when the first dreaded
“Are we there yet?” rears its ugly head.
It’s about this time during your three-day drive that, in the name of serenity, you’re tempted to a) strap the kids to the luggage rack, b) threaten to lock them in the trunk with the boogeyman or c) consider abandoning them at the next truck stop. Then you remember that these things are considered bad parenting (and illegal).
and more like a century spent in a trash compactor. It doesn’t have to be this way. You just need a bag of tricks to keep the kids entertained.
If not adequately prepared for a lengthy family road trip, it can feel less like a fun bonding experience
Got games? Web sites like familyfun.go.com list dozens of distractions, from License Plate Tag
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and I Spy to Tic-Tac-Toe and Connect the Dots, along with instructions, formats and printouts. A deck of cards is always handy. Reliable standbys include Go Fish, Crazy Eights and Rummy, (though your kids will likely have their favorites). And don’t forget trivia and quiz
games, which offer hours of interaction, as do magnetic puzzles, checkers, chess and backgammon. It’s also a good idea to bring plenty of coloring books, crayons and colored pencils, along with the updated version of Mad Libs (always good for a few laughs).
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Car rides provide wonderful opportunities for meaningful conversations with your children (after all, they’re a captive audience). Need some entertaining ammunition? Visit these Web sites before you load the car: travelwithkids.about.com momsminivan.com cookiemag.com fatbraintoys.com libraryvideo.com academicsuperstore.com familyfun.go.com maps.google.com disneyeducation.go.com rocknlearn.com savvydaddy.com roadtripamerica.com
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And what child doesn’t love a Scavenger Hunt? Create a list of things to spot along the road and award prizes for whomever spots the most items. Wrap prizes like presents (because everyone enjoys presents), which can include things they’ll use during the trip, such as masks and snorkels, inflatable beach toys, flipflops and sunscreen. For educational fun – and to get your kids excited about the trip – provide maps and stickers, and let them mark the places you plan to visit as you discuss them. Give them disposable cameras; let them photograph things that catch their attention, and ask them to invent stories about the images. And when all else fails, there’s every
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parent’s best friend: Electronics! Bring plenty of kids’ favorite games, CDs and DVDs, along with headsets so you can have some peace and quiet. Or try an audio book – many are both kid- and parent-friendly, such as The Artemis Fowl series, the Harry Potter series, the Rabbit Ears Treasury of World Tales and Pippi Longstocking books. Another good option is to bring along some audio or videotapes featuring footage of your destination. Something to keep in mind: Car rides provide wonderful opportunities for meaningful conversations with your children (they’re a captive audience). My son Trevor and I have had some of our best chats in the car. Even now that he’s a teenager, his first question
when we take a drive is, “What should we talk about?” So, your child’s not a natural chatterbox? Pick up a copy of KidChat: Questions to Fuel Young Minds and Mouths, by Bret Nicholaus and Paul Lowrie. The book features 222 thought-provoking questions created to inspire conversation between parents and children ages 7 through 13. Bonnie Michaels of “Take Back Your Time,” a campaign dedicated to fighting over-work and over-scheduling, points out the significance of the family road trip. “The process should really be more important than the destination,” says Michaels. “Listen to what kids say, what they want to do, what they want to see.” O
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Two Trips At In One The Ritz-Carlton, Naples By Julie Kay
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A stay at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples allows Dad to hit balls at a 36-hole championship facility designed by the legendary Greg Norman, where a PGA Tour event is held. Meanwhile, Mom can shuttle over to the nearby Ritz-Carlton Spa, where luxurious body treatments, sand, salt and sea exfoliations and ionic-cleanse foot baths await. And for the kids, there are plenty of distractions: the resort has a brandnew teens’ entertainment lounge featuring Wii, PlayStation and Xbox, as well as a “Nature’s Wonders Center” for the younger set, comprised of 46
aquariums, nature exhibits, a laboratory and a place to interact with turtles, butterflies and other wildlife. But what really puts the southwest Florida resort, which is located just minutes from the balmy Gulf of Mexico, on the national map is its golf facilities.
held every December,” says Lauren Rotchford, a spokeswoman for the resort. “Many, many people come here for the world-class golf.” Many also come to the 295-room resort to hone their skills at The Rick Smith Golf Academy, which features individualized instruction, computerized swing analysis, private video viewing rooms and a student-teacher ratio of 2:1.
full days of comprehensive instruction. Parent/child instruction is also offered. The course itself is considered one of the most beautiful in the state – if not the world – featuring dazzling views of the Gulf of Mexico and three miles of pristine beaches.
Named the top golf resort in Florida by Conde’ Nast Traveler in 2008, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples is located on a pair of Tiburón courses, where guests have priority tee times and can take advantage of a variety of golf packages.
How good are the academy’s instructors? Consider this: the academy’s clients include some of the world’s greatest golfers, including Vijay Singh, Phil Mickelson and David Duval.
The two golf courses – “Gold” and “Black” – are marked by the use of stacked sod wall bunkers and coquina sand. Players have the choice of five tee boxes per hole to make the experience challenging for all skill levels.
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holes. Both Gold and Black courses span more than 7,000 yards, and a full-service practice area with chipping and putting greens is also available.
Or try the Sunset Rose Body Cocoon, which begins with a moisturizing application of rose essential oil followed by a geranium grape-seed scrub to exfoliate the skin.
With hubby safely ensconced at the golf course, his wife can set out on a different brand of fun – at the spa. Shuttles run every half hour to The Ritz-Carlton, Naples’ twin resort three miles away, where the spa is located.
After a relaxing day, meet your partner at the golf resort for a meal at Lemonía, a Tuscan grill overlooking the golf course. The new summer menu features dishes such as Agnolotti with Butter-Poached Lobster, Florida grouper and Piccata “Your Way” with choice of chicken, veal or grouper.
Decorated in the luxurious comfort of a Tuscan manor, the spa features rejuvenating steam rooms, saunas, aqua lounges, an outdoor mineral pool and some of the most diverse offerings you’ll find. Oh sure, there are traditional facials, pedicures and massages, but guests should really indulge in some of the signature offerings. For example, how about taking a Drift to Sleep treatment that allows you to doze off at a sub-conscious level through a peaceful body massage with warm aromatherapy oils, an exfoliating lavender body scrub and an aromatic milk bath taken while sipping herbal tea infused with St. John’s Wort? Built into the two-and-a-half hour treatment is a 30-minute catnap. Sea Holistic is a personal favorite: here algae oil and salt polish the skin and steamed, fragrant linen filled with marine-salt crystals, lavender and eucalyptus warm the body while masseuses attack trigger points and employ Thai massage techniques.
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The perfect way to end the evening is by sipping a Tigertini, the specialty cocktail created by The RitzCarlton, Naples in honor of – who else? – Tiger Woods, the world’s No. 1 player. The refreshing drink, which debuted this past February, is a bright green cocktail made of Hangar One vodka, Midori and a splash of pineapple juice, with marshmallow for garnish. As if you needed further enticement, to accommodate Boca Raton residents who visit the resort in summer, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples is offering a new Spa Escape package. For $259 per night, guests can stay at the resort and get a $200 spa credit, as well as a $50 gift card for the nearby Waterside Shops in Naples. The package is good May through October 31st. “Right now it’s all about the value,” explains Rotchford. “It’s a very tranquil, peaceful place for people on the east coast of Florida to come for the weekend – and an easy drive.” O
contact The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples is located at 2600 Tiburón Drive in Naples. For more information, call 239-593-2000 or 800-241-3333, or visit ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Naples is located at 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road in Naples. For more information, call 239-598-3300 or visit ritzcarlton.com.
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Well-Suited for Reality TV: Khloe (left) and Kourtney Kardashian
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It’s good to be a Kardashian. Like a couple of stylish divas let loose in Miami, sisters Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian zipped from their oceanfront penthouse at Bentley Suites to SoBe clubs like Mynt, Mansion and LIV, and restaurants like Prime 112 and Phillippe in the Ganesvoort South. They met guys, suntanned on the beach, hosted fashion shows, shopped at tony boutiques and bought sexy merchandise for their new store, DASH, which opened this summer on South Beach. But they weren’t on vacation from their southern California home. With occasional help from popular sister Kim Kardashian, they were in Miami filming their daily activities for a new reality show scheduled this month to debut August 16th at 10 p.m. on E! Entertainment Television. Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami is an eight-episode spin-off featuring two of the stars of the network’s hit, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, a laugh-out-loud, family saga that just completed its third successful season – one of E!’s biggest ratings wins. “We’re so excited about our new show,” exclaims Khloe, 25, who simultaneously launched a Friday night talk-radio show on South Florida station Y-100 FM. “Kourtney and I are single and ready for something new.” Agrees Kourtney, 30: “I don’t love change, but I’m excited to grow and start a business in a new city. I really enjoy the energy and vibe of Miami.”
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Khloe and Kourtney were given their own show after Keeping Up With the Kardashians producers, Ryan Seacrest Productions and Bunim-Murray Productions, realized viewers had fallen in love with the sisters’ entertaining personalities from the family’s weekly halfhour program. Because the adult Kardashian women, which include mom Kris Jenner, 53, married to Olympic Gold medalist Bruce Jenner, and sister Kim, 28, a model and actress, own two southern California boutiques – DASH and SMOOCH – producers thought a series starring the pair opening an extension of DASH would appeal to a TV audience. “Kourtney and Khloe had been looking to open another retail store and thought Miami was the perfect place,” says Lisa Berger, E!’s executive vice president of original programming and series development. “We knew fans could not miss out on this drama-filled duo as they invade such a beautiful, vibrant and notoriously wild city as Miami.” Producer Ryan Seacrest concurs, “Keeping Up With the Kardashians fans won’t be disappointed as their wit, sincerity and drama will not be missed.” The new show follows the sisters around Miami and South Beach as they launch DASH and make decisions as business owners – from staffing and ordering appropriate merchandise (super-sexy beachwear and bikinis), to learning the lay of a new landscape. Of course, being young, curious and exotically beautiful, the girls along the way encounter new boyfriends, nocturnal temptations and other unexpected excitement in multicultural Miami. “We aren’t about beach and yachts
the whole time,” jokes Kourtney, who runs DASH in Calabasas, Calif. “In Miami, we have one day off from work, and then we go to the beach or study the wonderful subtropical architecture. Once we have the new store up and running, I’ll commute back and forth from L.A. and maybe open a third boutique in Manhattan.” The new show allows viewers a fantasy trek through Miami, with scenes from the May ribbon-cutting at DASH, which took place the morning after their grandopening party at The Clevelander (where the girls were more than an hour late because they were watching American Idol in their penthouse suite). There’s also a fashion show at Setai, a drag queen contest at The Clevelander hosted by Miami’s leading cross-dresser, Elaine Lancaster, to choose a Khloe lookalike and a rainy alfresco dinner at Cafe Prima Pasta in Miami Beach, with Kourtney and a friend discussing boyfriends while chowing down on beef carpaccio, cheesy gnocchi, ginger salmon and other goodies. Fans will appreciate watching Kourtney hosting a party at Mynt, both girls headlining at LIV at the Fontainebeau Resort and listening to Khloe’s raunchy remarks on her radio show (which Kourtney complains takes her away from work too often). If the new show is half as buzz-worthy as Keeping Up With the Kardashians, it should be a hit, pundits say. The original works because it’s unique: There are eight family members, each with an inimitable personality. The familial dynamic can be confusing, so pay attention: Kris Jenner is a TV entertainment correspondent and manages the careers of Khloe, Kourtney and Kim, her three eldest daughters. She was divorced in 1989 from the late Robert Kardashian, a prominent Los Angeles defense attorney, who, as part of the Dream Team, represented O.J. Simpson
along with Robert Shapiro, F. Lee Bailey and the late Johnnie Cochran, in his 1995 murder trial. (Simpson was acquitted of killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ron Goldman.) Kardashian was the father of the three girls and Rob, 22, who graduated recently from University of Southern California, his dad’s alma mater. Stepfather Bruce Jenner, 59, and Kris, were married in 1991, and are parents of fireballs Kendall, 12, and Kylie, 10, who conspire to outsmart their parents at every opportunity, including the purchase of a puppy behind Dad’s back. Stepbrothers Burt, Brandon and Brody Jenner (who appeared in The Hills and then Bromance, the spinoff), and stepsister Casey Jenner, rarely appear on the show.
“Everything we do is real. We fight and scream but love each other, and I am so happy Khloe and Kourtney have their own show! I can’t wait to visit them in Miami!” -- Kim Kardashian
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and plastic surgery on recent shows, plays the straight man, amusing audiences with conservative wisecracks about his stepdaughters’ racy lifestyles. Kourtney and Khloe goodheartedly bash their parents, and put sister Kim, whom they quip is a “diseased shopaholic,” in their places.
where classmates included Nicole Richie and Luke Walton.
“Kim has a real problem with shopping, my mom is obsessed with us, and Bruce is just Bruce but we all love him,” deadpans Khloe, also a recent contestant on Donald Trump’s show, Celebrity Apprentice. “We had no idea Keeping Up would be so hot. It was thrown together a couple of years ago and turned out great. We love it and are so excited about the spin-off.” Kim, a superstar beauty in demand from coast to coast for her hot body, pleasant personality, business acumen – she has an online shoe business with attorney Shapiro – and overall cool factor, says she’s hyped about both shows.
After graduating from Arizona in 2001 with a degree in theater arts, Kourtney returned to Los Angeles, living the good life and trying to decide what to do with the rest of it. In 2005, she joined the cast of E!’s Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive, a reality show featuring celebrities living together in Colorado. While she was portrayed as a typical “rich bitch,” it paid off because producers contributed a big chunk of change to charity as part of her appearance. The show also made E! aware of her kooky, cool family, leading to Keeping Up With the Kardashians two years later. (The family also appeared on NBC’s Celebrity Family Feud in 2008.)
“Everything we do is real,” Kim says. “We fight and scream but love each other, and I am so happy Khloe and Kourtney have their own show! I can’t wait to visit them in Miami!”
Kourtney decided to take acting classes, but ultimately realized she preferred the fashion business. “I actually hated acting classes and called in sick,” she recalls. “I was more into clothes.”
Kris says she “could not be prouder” of the two. “They’re definitely on an adventure, and now that I’m used to the idea of them leaving home, I want the girls to embrace this experience and time in their lives. This is an amazing journey we are all on as a family. We are truly blessed.”
Her grandmother owns a store in La Jolla, Calif. called Shannon & Co., so she veritably grew up in the ready-to-wear business. As a little girl, she’d go with her mom to grandma’s store and take home all kinds of cool outfits. “It’s really in my blood,” she says. “So I was happy when we opened DASH.”
While compatible, the sisters are remarkably different. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Kourtney, quiet and studious yet heady, attended Marymount High School, an all-girls’ private institution. The eldest sister spent two years at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas before transferring to University of Arizona in Tucson, 52
“I was homesick at SMU and cried a lot so I transferred,” she recalls. “I didn’t feel comfortable leaving home. I’m always happier being around my family.”
After Miami, new stores will follow in New York and Las Vegas since Kourtney, who broke up with her boyfriend of two years about nine months ago, has found her bliss. “We want to live in a casino while we open our Las Vegas store,” she says. “But all in good time.” In contrast to Kourtney’s laid-back persona, sister Khloe is a no-nonsense woman who speaks her mind – often with a dollop of sarcasm.
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Born in Los Angeles, she didn’t like school and instead opted for home education. Entrepreneurial and energetic, she chose to work with her older sisters and became a co-owner of DASH. A supporter of PETA, she participated in the “I’d Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur” campaign as chronicled on her family’s show. Like Kim, who dates New Orleans Saint Reggie Bush, Khloe likes hunky jocks. She’s dated the NBA’s Sacramento Kings Guard Rashad McCants and NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneer Running Back Derrick Ward. Khloe has had more trouble than her siblings coping with the death of her father in 2003 from cancer. In fact, she got a DUI (driving under the influence) around the anniversary of his passing, which was reenacted in an episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, entitled, “Remembering Dad.” When she was released after a short jail stint, the family celebrated with champagne. Khloe quips: “What the f--k kind of family takes their daughter out of jail for DUI then goes drinking?” After her DUI, the restless sister decided to make some changes. “It was time for me to do something else, live in a new city,” says Khloe, who’s never been away from home. “I was ready to move to New York, but decided not now.” She opted to open DASH in Miami, instead. “Miami is beautiful, and it motivates you to take care of yourself. The competition is wild.” She adds, “Mom flipped out when I mentioned New York but she was happy Kourtney and I went to Miami together.” Even Bruce offers a light-hearted thumbs up: “I hate to see them leave ... my girls in that wild city. Kind of scary without my guidance and total supervision... but it’s great for Khloe and Kourtney to have a spin-off.” Stay tuned. O
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★ ★ momtourage By Alison Onianwa
The Practical Alternative To Being Superwoman Do you know a mother trying to be Superwoman? She’s managing the kids’ homework, carpool and school activities, not to mention sports practices, dance lessons and birthday party itineraries; doing the grocery shopping, laundry, cleaning, cooking and dog walking – and oh yeah, working 40-plus hours a week at the office. Perhaps she’s stressed, frustrated and feeling guilty for not being able to spread herself even thinner. Perhaps that mother is you.
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the White House, establishing her as the head of her Momtourage – that invaluable group of people (family and nonfamily members) who provide emotional, logistical and physical support to get everything that needs to get done on any given parental day. Momtourages (aka, Mamfias, Mommy Mobs, Momagers and Parent Posses) are a growing phenomenon being embraced by millions of women grappling with trying to do it all – and do it well. The evidence can be found in the proliferation of blogs on the Internet.
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“Too often, when I’m with the kids, I feel like I’m shortchanging work. And when I’m at work … I feel like I’m shortchanging the kids.” – First Lady Michelle Obama, mother of two
relying on them was the only way I could raise my daughter and have a career to support her and myself,” Sandberg explains. “My first help was a neighbor who happened to be the principal of her school, and his daughter was in Lauren’s class – so he drove her to private school and back every day!”
“Here we have Michelle Obama, graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School, mother of two, and now our country’s top working mom telling us she’s struggled for so many years to get it right when it comes to balancing work and life and still hasn’t figured it out,” says Dr. Sherrie Bourg, a Coral Springs psychologist who specializes in stress among moms. Dr. Bourg’s blog (high-achievingwomen.com) offers advice and support for moms at risk of burnout. And as a mom with her own Momtourage (which includes a long-time nanny and an extensive network of friends), she can personally attest to the need for a support system.
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woman will only lead you to resentment, fatigue and failure. You cannot do it all!”
“There’s every kind of Momtourage, from nannies and housekeepers, to friends and family members, or maybe both,” she explains. “A woman’s financial situation has a lot to do with it, and how many kids she has too. The first step is in the mind of the mom – that it’s OK to ask for help!”
Sandberg’s early “mommy” days are behind her now that her daughter, Lauren, 22, has graduated college, but feels strongly her Momtourage was the only way she was able to handle raising a daughter as a single mom.
Donna Sandberg, a real estate executive in Boca Raton, couldn’t agree more. “Being a Super-
“Since Lauren was 7, it’s just been the two of us. I had a circle of friends and family, and
Still more support came from girlfriends and Sandberg’s mom – allowing her to travel or go on a date, while a housekeeper kept the home in order and a neighbor’s granddaughters provided ad hoc babysitting. Shannon Favole, a national sales manager for The Breakers in Palm Beach, found once she set up her Momtourage she was able to take parenting to the next level. “To be fully engaged with my family is priceless,” says Favole, whose support system includes the “best nanny in the world” and a high school neighbor who takes over childcare duties at 3 p.m. each day until Favole gets home. “Life is short,” she says. “Let someone help so you can help what matters most – your family.” August 2009
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Personally, she’s a mom of three (twin 7-yearold boys and a 1-year-old boy) and member of a Mamfia.
“We’ve hired my mother-in-law to do school pick-up and be with our three kids until one of us gets home from work,” explains Sarah Marmion, a working mom and company spokesperson for a Florida utility company in Juno Beach.
“As the clock strikes 7 p.m. and all the kids are in bed, we’re on the phone to one another, dishing over the latest playground gossip, bouncing ideas and worries around and occasionally complaining about how our husbands just don’t ‘get it,’” Folsom explains. “We know our husbands love us, but only your Mamfia cares about the minutiae of the day and can lend a sympathetic ear for your post-bedtime rant.”
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Unlike some moms, Folsom doesn’t suffer guilt about asking for and accepting help. “Think about it,” she says. “When you’re successful in a career, working at a firm, you didn’t do it all yourself there either. You had resources. You had help. This is no different.”
Freelance writer Gina Shaw, 42, is another guilt-free Mom and proudly boasts of her Parent Posse. The mother of a 3-year-old and a 14-month-old, her group evolved from a closeknit group of women at a local daycare center. “A group of us became close when all of our girls were about 6 months old,” Shaw explains. “It was very organic in growth and developed into play dates to going on vacation together.” In her group, every Mom works full time, and only Shaw is lucky enough to work from home and avoid a daily commute. “It’s wonderful to have this forum where we all respect each other’s opinion,” she says. “It’s our safe space; we e-mail each other all the time. They’re also there to validate your screw-ups.” Stacey Kannenberg, an author, motivational speaker and mother of two daughters, has written a series of books, including Let’s Get
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Mom and author Stacey Kannenberg and her book (below).
Ready for Kindergarten! and boasts an extensive Momtourage of part-time workers. She’s adept at outsourcing work around the house and caring for the kids while running four companies from home. “I have the most amazing cleaning lady in Deanna, while Brenda cooks yummy meals for my family. Then there’s Sam, a college student and Amanda, the 16-year-old neighbor for babysitting. I also have a stay-at-home Dad in the neighborhood that does our lawn,” Kannenberg explains. She attributes her success to remaining super
organized. “You’ve got to make the effort to get the game plan in place,” Kannenberg says. “It takes practice.” Martha McGlothlin Gayle, president of a charitable foundation, is a mother to four children under the age of 3. “We adopted two and then had twins with a surrogate,” she says. “Clearly, we need help.” McGlothlin is one of the fortunate ones, admitting her Momtourage sort of “fell into place.” Learning to keep things running smoothly took a bit more effort. Her support system includes a part-time night nurse, babysitters, her out-of-
work cousin (a chef), friends, her mother-in-law and a part-time housekeeper. “Every Friday I make a chart of who is working when and doing what, and I post that in the kitchen. With so many people, you can’t expect them to just know what to do, there’s upfront time needed to direct them.” A universal truth among the successful moms we spoke with is that, all gave themselves license to accept help. “I really believe you can only do a certain amount of work each day,” Folsom says. “The rest needs to be outsourced. No one gets an award at the end of the day for being a martyr.” O
Mommy Nearest: Find A Group By You Yearning for support and friendship from mothers who’ve been in your shoes? Momtourages abound in South Florida – find them at parks, playgrounds and community centers, as well as schools, hospitals, parenting classes, after-school programs and more. There are virtual resources as well: Check out meetup.com, type in your city and you’ll find more than 50 groups in the region. For online support, myriad national sites include iVillage’s momtourage.com, momtourage.net and themomtourage.com.
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Better By The Dozen Meet Boca Raton’s Hottest Husbands 2009 Never question the fervor of a Boca Raton wife. After announcing our second annual Hottest Husbands contest, we were flabbergasted by the overwhelming response (double the entries from last year)! Letters and photos arrived via e-mail and snail mail, with women boasting of their men’s smokin’ bodies, handsome mugs and prestigious careers. And while all our winners are easy on the eyes (as their wives will proudly attest), it’s their strong character, kind nature and love of family that ultimately won us over. We’re proud to introduce Boca Raton’s 12 Hottest Husbands.
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Sandra wrote: “I admire Daniel for living by the principles he believes in. In a time where everybody is focused on saving themselves, he strives to touch hearts and motivate lost souls. I’m one of those he has touched; everyday I become a better wife, a better mother and most importantly a better human being.”
Daniel Alberttis, 31 Profession: Banker, PNC | Married to: Sandra Alberttis for five years | Children: Sebastian, 4; Victoria, 2 and Valentina, 3 months | Philosophy behind being a “hot” husband: “To be a great husband is to be passionate – without passion a husband is just a man with a legal commitment to a woman. It’s when you’re a best friend, trusted partner and the one that motivates another to be great. It’s when you can put your ego aside and be selfless for the good of your family and community.”
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Lisa wrote: “I fell in love with my husband from the first moment I saw him. We were both on vacation in Mexico – I lived in Ohio and my husband in Italy. I didn’t speak Italian and he didn’t speak English, but somehow against all odds we got together. If you meet him, you’ll never forget him because his smile is contagious. Most importantly, he’s the very best father and husband.”
Umberto De Rosa, 42 Profession: Owner/President, Scratch Wizard Inc. | Married to: Lisa De Rosa for 7 years | Children: Luca, 4 and Giada, 2 | His philosophy behind being a “hot” husband: “Seeing my wife and children inspires me to be the best I can be ... I enjoy and love my life.”
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Cheryl wrote: “Whether on the tennis court, swinging his golf club or in the courtroom, you can witness intense passion in whatever Neil does. And with all the heat he generates, he has been a wonderful husband and father, and as he just turned 58, he still has his great Charlton Heston looks.”
Neil Karadbil, 58 Profession: Senior Litigation Counsel, Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice | Married to: Cheryl Karadbil for 29 years | Children: Rayna, 22 | Philosophy behind being a “hot” husband: “I certainly don’t think I’m a hot husband – this must be a comedy issue. To the extent that Cheryl, who is actually a hot wife, thinks I am, it’s been a matter of balancing family, career and recreation, particularly because I’ve been active in so many sports and activities over the years. I guess the fact that Cheryl nominated me must mean I’ve achieved some kind of balance.” 64
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Gauri wrote: “My husband combines the qualities of quiet strength, compassion, leadership, courage and a deep commitment to our family and community. He has an incredible laugh, a quick wit and values meaningful friendships. I love him deeply and believe he meets any definition of the word ‘hot’.”
Dr. Anurag Agarwal, 37 Profession: Physician (Radiation Oncologist), Healx Oncology | Married to: Gauri Agarwal, M.D. for nine years | Children: Ojas, 5 and Martand, 3 | Philosophy behind being a “hot” husband: “It’s about appreciating my wife who is brilliant, loving and beautiful. I don’t think marriage is about perfection, and if I have expectations of how things ‘need to be,’ I find that’s counterproductive. I try to infuse into our marriage as much love and fun as I can. When disagreements arise, I try to figure out what I could have done better.” August 2009
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Bambi wrote: “Us is what makes Brian so special. When we met I was a 39-year-old divorced mother of two children (and a dog) suffering from arthritis of my back and both hips. He proposed shortly after my spinal surgery and the first of two total hip replacements. That’s a real husband!”
Brian Rossnan, 39 Profession: Real Estate Broker, Florida Sales Realty Group | Married to: Bambi Rossnan for six months | Stepchildren: Dean, 12 and Drew, 9 | Philosophy behind being a “hot” husband: “It begins with my ability to emotionally, psychologically and physically empathize with my partner in any given situation. As a rule, I always think of her first and treat her with the same level of love, respect and compassion that I would hope to receive from her.”
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Crystal wrote: “Scott is my biggest fan and supports me 100 percent in everything I do, whether it’s my career and charitable/civic activities, or getting up at 4 a.m. on a Sunday to cheer me on in a half-marathon after he was home late from coaching a game the night before. There’s nothing he wouldn’t do for me. I couldn’t ask for a better husband!”
Scott McMillin, 32 Profession: Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Lynn University | Married to: Crystal McMillin for five years | Philosophy behind being a “hot” husband: “To try to be unselfish and considerate. I don’t always do the best job of it, but making sure to think of her needs really can make a difference. To really try to take time to have fun – whether it’s taking a short vacation, going to a concert or just cooking dinner at home while listening to our favorite CDs, we have a blast together!”
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Sue wrote: “He’s very caring and supportive, even at the worst of times. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis seven years ago. During the first few years I could barely work or do much. He even had to cut my food, and still does on ‘bad days.’ He raises funds for the M.S. Society by riding in the M.S. 150 Bike Ride for the past four years. To me, that’s ‘hot’.”
Dr. Manny Platis, 46 Profession: Cosmetic Dentist | Married to: Sue Platis for 14 years | His philosophy behind being a “hot” husband: “We’re friends first before everything else, we respect each other and are very similar in our core beliefs. It’s important to put that person’s needs ahead of your own, and be there for your partner through the good and the bad. If something happens to one of you, it happens to you both.”
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Ruth Rosa wrote: “When I first met my husband he was a quiet and gentle spirit, which almost made me overlook him. However, I looked again and saw a strong, passionate and loving person. He’s humble, yet secure, and is there to give a helping hand to whoever needs it. His main purpose in life is to make our son and me happy while supporting his church and community.”
Alex Mendez, 32 Profession: Service Manager, Mizner Park | Married to: Ruth Rosa Mendez for 10 years | Children: Alejandro, 6 | Philosophy behind being a “hot” husband: “Serving God and making my family a top priority. That in turn makes me a happier man so I can be a great husband.”
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Amy wrote: “I married a man 12 years older with four children; counting my boys we have six! All the baggage I worried about became blessings in disguise. His divorce turned him into a better man, and his extra years provide wisdom and a sense of humor that is sexy hot.”
Gary Betensky, 56 Profession: Attorney, Richman Greer, P.A. | Married to: Amy Botwinick-Betensky for three years | Children: Jason, 25, Cara, 22, twins Michelle and Jordan, 21 and stepchildren David, 12 and Alex, 9 | Philosophy behind being a “hot” husband: “I’m always there for my wife, as a friend, lover, partner, supporter and mentor. I believe that a happy marriage takes effort. Open and honest communication with my wife, as well as paying attention to the little things that matter to her, is what makes me a ‘hot’ husband.”
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Marcelle wrote: “He exudes kindness and compassion. Whether you’re a family member, patient, acquaintance or checkout person at Publix, you will be treated with the same respect. An amazing husband, father, stepfather and son, I would never have survived life’s difficult challenges without his love and support.”
Dr. Samuel Kaufman, 53 Profession: Physician and Partner, Women’s Health Partners, LLC | Married to: Marcelle Kaufman for 19 years | Children: stepdaughter Lauren, 24 and Temma, 17 | Philosophy behind being a “hot” husband: “The key is to put family first ahead of all other commitments, to guide your children gently but firmly and to love your wife. Remember that the world is a very complicated place but your home provides a sanctuary from that, so preserve it.”
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Mikaela wrote: Georgio’s sexiness comes from his devotion and dedication to our family. He’s a successful business owner, father and loving husband – all the while staying grounded and putting his family first! He cooks, cleans and takes time to seriously romance his wife – doesn’t that sound hot you?”
Georgio Fernandez, 32 Profession: Celebrity Makeup Artist, CEO Ladylash Studios | Married to: Mikaela Fernandez for nine years | Children: Samantha, 9; Jaden, 6 and Grace (arrival expected at presstime!) | His philosophy behind being a “hot” husband: “My wife is the boss – I just do what she tells me to do. Every decision I make, both business and personal, is always with my family in mind. Oh – and a little manscaping here and there helps!”
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Denise wrote: “Everyday I feel loved and cherished. He writes the most beautiful love letters that bring me to tears. He’s a wonderful father and always reminds our son when he’s scared that Daddy is ‘never far away’. He listens with great intent whenever I have a problem or just need to talk. He inspires me to be my best. Peter is sensitive, passionate, confident and sexy.”
Peter Brooke, 49 Profession: Business Owner, Procorp Debt Solutions | Married to: Denise Brooke for six years | Children: Chase, 4 | Philosophy behind being a “hot” husband: “I feel incredibly loved and appreciated by Denise, which is why there is no greater joy in life than making her feel the same way. The fact that I got married later in life gave me the tools to really communicate and never take her for granted. When it’s great you really need to cherish it.” O
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Get Campy
• By Linda Haase
Family Resorts Keep Kids At Bay So Parents Can Play When we were kids, hotels got two thumbs up if they had a pool and air-conditioning. Times sure have changed. Luxury resorts today offer full-fledged camps for discriminating children, with everything from mini-golf courses and treasure hunts to water parks and day spas. The best part? These nonstop adventures keep kids occupied so parents can savor some much-needed alone time. The following destinations will inspire you to pack your bags. NATURAL FUN The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne may be ultra upscale, but don’t worry about bringing kids to a chic resort that has mother-of-pearl wall coverings in its opulent bathrooms. This tropical paradise is extremely family friendly. It’s evident in the amount of care and attention infused into the Ritz Kids half-day and full-day programs for children ages 5 to 12. Activities rival a cruise itinerary, with tennis, fishing, treasure hunts, arts and crafts, pool games and excursions to local parks and the historic Bill Baggs Cape Florida Lighthouse. From June through August, the program morphs into Adventure Camp, with even more fun stuff including tennis, basketball, soccer, relay races and additional field trips to venues such as the Miami Children’s Museum, Miami Seaquarium, Parrot Jungle, Miami Metrozoo and Blackbeard’s Water Park. There’s also a summer tennis camp for kids ages 7 to 16. During holiday weekends, the resort schedules activities for tweens and teens. And while the kids are occupied, parents can play. This serene resort, with its stunning nature preserves and golden beaches, is the perfect backdrop for a couples’ massage in an oceanfront cabana. Or, relax at the adults-only Tranquility Pool or in the adjacent Dune Oceanfront Lounge. Need more activity? Eleven tennis courts await at the Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center, the largest of any Ritz-Carlton in the world. Rather be in the water? Paddleboats, kayaks, Hobie Cats and windsurfing are available.
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There’s a Kids’ Night Out every Saturday, affording the perfect opportunity for parents to enjoy a romantic dinner for two. We suggest the Sensory Odyssey package – a five-course aphrodisiac dinner in a candlelit oceanfront gazebo with a private butler and musician.
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Consider adding The Ritz-Carlton Club Level when booking your room ($100 to $180 extra), which affords guests access to two club rooms – one oceanfront – where they can grab breakfast in the mornings, snacks during the day, and hors d’oeuvres, aperitifs and desserts at night. The Peace of Mind package starts at $339 daily and includes breakfast for two, a half-day Ritz-Kids program for two and up to three nights (based on length of stay). Other packages available. For more information, call 305-365-4500 or visit ritzcarlton.com.
WILD WEST At Vista Verde Resort, kids are encouraged to whoop and holler. And at this paradise, hidden away in Colorado’s Elk River Valley, there’s plenty to shout about. Adventure is incorporated into every activity at this working ranch, from the welcome hayride to the farewell marshmallow roast. After all, how many resorts boast their own fire truck for emergency runs into town for scoops of hand-cranked ice cream? Kid Wranglers (über-energetic, boot-wearing babysitters) keep campers ages 6 to 11 happy so parents can revel in a hot-air balloon ride, take a cooking or wine-tasting class, ride horses (which are chosen especially for guests during their stay) or – depending on the season – sled, ski, snowshoe, fly fish, hike, raft or rock climb. Another resort tradition is the Dine and Dash, which gives parents a chance to reconnect
over a candlelight dinner while young kids enjoy hayrides, treasure hunts or outdoor games. The resort, located just outside Steamboat Springs, also offers plenty of teen-approved activities, such as movies, tubing the Yampa River, rock climbing and an overnight “survival” trip. Everything here is designed so guests can enjoy the wild, wild west – and that means no phones or TVs in the rooms. The western theme trickles down to the authentic one-to-three-bedroom log cabins, which offer wood stoves and hot tubs on the decks, and balconies in the lodge rooms offer panoramic views of the mountains. This is how the west was won. Weekly summer rates start at $3,300 per person ($600 less for children under 12) and are all-inclusive. Closed in spring during “mud season.” For more information, call 800-526-7433 or visit vistaverde.com.
water WORLD Any place that houses a 34-acre water park with 13 pools, a 7-acre snorkeling lagoon, 50,000 marine animals, adrenaline-pumping water slides and an action-packed kids’ camp gets our persnickety stamp of approval. Atlantis, the mega-resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, offers all that – and much more. This is the ultimate in family fun, with over-the-top activities for guests of all ages. The kids’ program is divided into three age
groups, and you'll find no routine arts and crafts here. Rather, junior guests feed fish, explore the lost city of Atlantis and tour the resort’s Fish Hospital, where they visit newborn, ailing and acclimating marine life and learn how the resort cares for its sea creatures. Even blasé teens unplug their iPods once they arrive and discover the teen-only spa and nightclub. The club, awash with leopardprint couches, a disco ball, mirrored walls and gothic velvet drapes, is the spot to surf the net, watch movies, play Xbox, GameCube or PlayStation or join the Friday night karaoke session. They may even spot a celebrity or two – Rihanna, Fergie, Jesse McCartney, JoJo and Christina Aguilera have been seen here. Parents find their own nirvana among myriad options, including a 50,000-square-foot casino, a 30,000-square-foot spa, the Earth & Pottery Studio, a quaint Bahamian marketplace, a cabaret theater, tennis courts, 19 bars, 12 restaurants and a marina that’s earned Atlantis the nickname, “Monté Carlo of the Americas,” for attracting yachts from around the world. By the way, don’t leave without exploring The Dig, where you’ll find partially submerged archaeological sites containing artifices and hieroglyphics of the ancient Atlanteans. Rates start at $260 nightly mid-August through October and $515 nightly January through April. For more information, call 800-ATLANTIS or visit atlantis.com.
There are no routine arts and craft projects at Atlantis. Instead junior guests feed fish and tour the resort’s Fish Hospital, where they visit newborn, ailing and acclimating marine life and learn how the resort cares for its sea creatures.
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Clockwise From Top: Treats at Boca Raton Resort & Club's Serendipity, Boca Beach Club, SpongeBob Squarepants at Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, The Resort at Paws Up, Luxury Tent at Paws Up
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CREATURE COMFORTS
FAMILY AFFAIR
The kids are clamoring to go camping, but your idea of roughing it is no access to a Starbucks for 30 miles. We’ve got the perfect compromise: Glamping (glamorous camping).
The Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, which recently underwent a $187 million renovation, welcomes the pitter-patter of little feet, and its kids-only check-in desk is just the start of the Red Carpet welcome. Tack on a kids’ camp tweaked every six months to ensure vitality, add a special meet-and-greet with the camp staff and it’s nearly nirvana.
At The Resort at Paws Up in Greenough, Montana, families can experience all the glories of Mother Nature without forfeiting the creature comforts (think gourmet treats and a cozy bed) most of us crave. Families sleep in a 270-square-foot tent on the banks of the Blackfoot River fronting towering pines but awaken to freshly-brewed gourmet coffee served by a butler. Here, you’ll not only have beds and electricity, but also twice-daily housekeeping service. The resort promises “nature served on a silver platter for those who only want to sleep under five
The Tiki Tribe Kids’ program keeps kids 5 to 12 entertained seven days a week with pizza parties, scavenger hunts, mini-Olympics, bracelet making and face painting during its day and evening sessions. Kids are in the spotlight (literally) at the Guitar Hero and Dance Dance revolution competitions, which take place on stage under the twinkling stars. This resort thrives on innovation, from its Baby Butler package, which includes daily de-
Tiki Tribe rates are $40 for a half day or $70 for full-day and evening sessions. For more information, call 239642-2794 or visit marcoisland.com.
LOCAL LUXURY You’ve got to love a resort with a 24-hour family room where you can lounge, surf the Web, watch TV, play a game or read the paper. But when that resort also has a girly girls’ day spa for your little princess, a youth fishing day for your angler and an up-to-the-minute-cool teen program, you know you’ve hit the getaway jackpot. This 356-acre Boca Raton Resort & Club is all that, and more. Its year-round Camp Boca – based at the newly refurbished Boca Beach Club – offers programs for kids ages 3 through 5 (Boca Tots) and kids 6 through 12 (Boca Bunch). The resort deserves kudos for offering half- and full-day sessions and for
At The Resort at Paws Up in Greenough, families sleep in a 270-square-foot tent on the banks of the Blackfoot River fronting towering pines, but awaken to freshly brewed gourmet coffee served by a butler. stars.” Prefer the indoors? The resort also has 28 luxury vacation homes. The property offers extraordinary camps. Fulland half-day programs for kids ages 5 through 12 include lessons on map and compass reading, knot tying and building a wilderness shelter. There are also scavenger hunts, hikes, petting zoos and a trip to a historic ghost town. Teens have their own thrice-weekly activities that include camping lessons, where they’ll learn how to gather firewood, pitch tents, build a shelter and fire, read a compass and cook on a campfire. There are also target practice sessions and an Adventure Day, where they’ll hike, boat, golf and join a triathlon. There’s just as much excitement for parents, who can ride horses, canoe, kayak, drive an ATV, hike, fish, golf or relax at the spa. Winter visitors can dog sled, cross-country ski or ice skate. Even the food here is an adventure – we recommend indulging in French Toast served with huckleberries picked from the slopes of surrounding mountains and handmade sausage. Four-night family packages, which include accommodations for parents and two children, meals and more, start at $5,488; four-night glamping packages start at $3,255. For more information, call 800-473-0601 or visit pawsup.com.
livery of eight diapers and three swim diapers, baby wipes, diaper cream and a crib, to its Fertile Turtle Package, which includes a gift for couples who conceive during their visit. The Grow The Family getaway includes a romantic oceanfront room, red-clover and raspberry tea (reputed to have pregnancy-promoting qualities) and a fertility-enhancing aromatherapy couples’ massage. And, yes, a “Do Not Disturb” sign. The package is offered during sea turtle-mating season (through October) and offers a free three-night return visit for parents who provide a birth certificate within eight to 10 months of their baby’s arrival. A portion of proceeds benefits the Sea Turtle Monitoring & Protection Project of the Conservancy for Southwest Florida. Got a golf lover in the family? Kids ages 6 to 15 can play free after 3 p.m. when accompanied by a paying adult and get a free lesson when accompanied by an adult taking a paid lesson. Scuba diving classes are offered for kids ages 5 and up. There’s plenty more to do, such as sailing, dive-in movies, tennis, shelling tours, pool games, yoga classes and a 24,000-square-foot spa. But leave time each evening for the sunset celebration, where a storyteller shares the legends of Marco Island. Rates start at $249 nightly for the Baby Butler package (for one child) and $409 for the Fertile Turtle package.
not imposing a minimum number of campers required. While the littlest campers enjoy interactive games, crafts and outdoor activities, the older group swims, fishes, and goes on scavenger hunts and nature walks. And to keep with the technological times, teens can check Teens Chill on Facebook and Boca Resort Teens on MySpace to get the latest news and a schedule of teen-tested resort events. And while the kids are off having a blast, parents can relax on the private beach or at the spa, play golf on one of the two 18-hole championship courses or try one of the 30 tennis courts (the Evert Tennis Academy is located here). There are seven pools and three fitness centers from which to choose. The resort, which just underwent a $220 million renovation, offers plenty of family fun as well: You’ll want to gather for movies by the pool, sandcastle-building contests, beach volleyball, treasure hunts and water sports. Here, the toughest family decision may be deciding what to do first. O Kids’ camp full-time programs cost $65 per day, per guest and $35 per half-day session. For hotel rates and more information, call 561-447-3000 or visit bocaratonresort.com.
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By Julie Kay
Canine-Friendly Parks And Beaches For Dog Day Afternoons Americans love dogs. According to the Humane Society of the United States, there are about 75 million dog owners in this country – and Boca Raton is right up there in terms of puppy love. For proof, simply observe the myriad shoppers pushing furbabies in strollers around Town Center. ¶ And let’s face it: we pick up their poop. ¶ When it’s time for rambunctious play, canine-friendly parks and beaches abound, replete with dog-tailored water fountains, agility tracks, obstacle courses and tree-shaded areas for rest and socializing. The following allow four-legged friends to run leash-free – the way nature intended. Lake Ida Dog Park Thanks to philanthropist George D. Cornell, Delray Beach dogs have a place to run free. The park offers eight shaded benches for owners, dog fountains and a paved washing area. “Everyone is very friendly,” says Jon Roos, marketing coordinator for Lynn University’s athletics department, who twice weekly visits the park with Lola, his Chihuahua. “It has a nice vibe to it.” Admission is free. Hours: Dawn to dusk daily, except Thursdays, when the park is closed from noon to 3 p.m. 2929 Lake Ida Road, Delray Beach; 561-966-6600, pbcgov.com/parks/dog parks/lakeida. Canine Beach Dogs can swim in the ocean or dig in the sand along this 100-yard stretch of beach, located adjacent to the area’s high-rise hotels. A security guard provides cleanup bags and makes sure everyone gets along. You may consider leaving your dog’s leash on, as the site is located near heavy traffic. Beachgoers can buy an annual pass ($30 for resi80
dents, $45 for nonresidents), or pay a $7 weekend fee. Hours: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Located on A1A, between Sunrise Boulevard and Lifeguard Stand #14, Fort Lauderdale; 954-8287275, ci.ftlaud.fl.us/cityparks/canine_ beach/index.htm. Dr. Steven G. Paul Dog Park The brainchild of the late veterinarian, Dr. Steven G. Paul, this twoacre park features a fenced perimeter so canines can roam, an obstacle course, canine water fountains and showers and a Memorial Board for beloved departed pets. For owners, there’s a gazebo with picnic benches and airlocks at exits to keep dogs from straying. Note: Dogs must have current vaccinations; those less than four months old are prohibited, and there’s a maximum of three dogs per owner allowed. Admission is free. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily. Sportsplex at Coral Springs, 2575 Sportsplex Drive; 954-346-4428, sportsplexatcs.com/ dogpark.htm.
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Mizner Bark: The Boca Raton Dog Park At this two-acre park (one acre for large dogs, one for small), humans mingle on cozy benches while pooches – often donning designer outfits – socialize. There are water fountains for man and dog, but clearly canines rule: While there are no restrooms for you, there are plenty of dog-wash stations, plus six bag stations for cleanup. Parking permits are required and obtained at any city community center. Boca residents enter free; nonresidents pay $25 a month or $265 annually. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to dusk daily, except for Wednesdays, when the park opens at noon. 751 Banyan Trail, Boca Raton; 561-393-7821, ci.boca-raton. fl.us/rec/dogpark/miznerbark.shtm. Jupiter Beach At this two-and-a-half-mile stretch of pristine beach there are no set hours, rules, fees, or officials checking tags or licenses. While the beach is low-key, a group called The Friends of Jupiter Beach recruits “beach ambassadors” to educate the
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public about cleanup, leashes, safety and protecting dogs from tar patches that can taint tender paws. The whole town is canine friendly, holding Dog Days Baseball Games and Meet for Treat Yappy Hours. Dogs are allowed on non-guarded beaches from Jupiter to Juno Beach. (south of Carlin Park and north or Marcinski Road); 561-741-2100, jupiter.fl.us/ParksRecreation/ Beaches/Dogs-on-the-Beach.cfm. Happy Tails Dog Park Home of the annual Doggie Palooza festival, this five-acre site is divided into three sections – a leash-free run/ fun area for large dogs, an exercise/obstacle course space and a section for dogs 25 pounds or less. The park holds pet-centric events throughout the year and there’s a sheltered pavilion, water fountains (for dog and human), restroom facilities and plenty of cleanup bags. Admission is free. Hours: 7 a.m. to dusk, daily. Seminole Park, 6600 S.W. 16th St., Plantation; 954-4522510, plantation.org/parks/City-Parks/ happy-tails-dog-park.html.
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Bark Park At Snyder Park This two-acre site’s favorite slogan is, “The Park Dogs Ask for by Name.” Offerings include separate areas for small and large dogs, canine drinking fountains, agility equipment, leash stations, hose stations, scoopersupply depots, and fountains, benches and picnic tables for owners. The park hosts a doggie swim program on weekends ($1 fee), and a freshwater lake allows you and your pooch to take a dip. Dogs must have current tags and remain leashed until inside park gates. Bark Park admission is free, though there’s a $1 fee for Snyder Park on weekends and holidays. Hours: 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. November through March; 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. April through October. 3299 S.W. 4th Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-828-DOGS, fortlauderdale.gov/ cityparks/snyder/barkpark. Pooch Pines At Okeeheelee Park Built in 2004, this five-acre site is located at the highest point in Okeeheelee Park, a hilly location
that invites cool breezes. There are separate fenced-in areas for large and small dogs, three drinking fountains for both dog and human, shaded benches, a paved wash station, bike rack, cleanup bags and free parking. Note: most visitors congregate in the gazebo to avoid harsh sunlight; if it’s too crowded, try a shaded bench in the back. Admission is free. Hours: Sunrise to sunset, daily, except for Wednesdays when the park is closed from noon to 3 p.m. 7715 Forest Hills Blvd., West Palm Beach; 561-9666600, pbcgov.com/parks/dogparks/ poochpines. Barkham At Markham Dog Park Opened in 2005, this park was Broward County’s first to be landscaped with Bermuda sod for an even grassy playing surface. The five-acre park features areas for large and small dogs, three sheltered spots, drinking fountains for dog and human, a dog wash area, cleanup bags and asphalt paths for leisurely strolls. The park offers training
classes on Saturday mornings, and dogs must be at least 4 months old, with proof of current vaccinations and tags. Admission to Markham Park is $1.50 on weekends and holidays. Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset, daily, except Tuesday when it’s open from 10 a.m. to sunset. Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise; 954-389-2000, broward. org/parks/dogpark.htm. Canine Cove At South County Regional Park One of South Florida’s newest and largest dog parks, Canine Cove features two sections for large canines and a section for smaller pooches. The park overlooks a small lake, and houses three gazebos, 34 benches, three drinking fountains for dog and human, 15 dog “bathroom” areas and a washing station large enough to accommodate two pets. The park is sprayed on Wednesdays for fleas, and admission is free. Hours: Sunrise to sunset, except Wednesdays, when the park is closed from noon to 3 p.m. South County Regional Park,
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12551 Glades Road. Boca Raton; 561-966-6600 (main county parks number), pbcgov.com/parks/dogparks/ caninecove. Dog Beach of Hollywood Locals love this 100-yard stretch of beach, where dogs frolic in the sand and surf. Visiting isn’t cheap: Required monthly passes cost $30 for residents and $60 for nonresidents (daily rates are $5 for residents and $10 for nonresidents). Many who frequent the site belong to an 800member group, called Dog Beach of Hollywood (DBOH). A friendly clan, members hold events, sell DBOH T-shirts and organize beach clean-ups. “I think there are more dogs than children in Hollywood,” says DBOH President Helena Drori. Hours: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, November through March; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, April through October. Hollywood Beach between Pershing and Custer Streets; 954-921-3404, dboh.org. O August 2009
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Sometimes The Best Getaways Are Closest To Home By Julie Kay
The economy’s in chaos, but that’s no reason to forego a family vacation this summer. Since we live in a state packed with theme parks, pristine beaches and fun activities, why not remain close to home? Just in case you missed it, the following is an encore presentation of our Staycation Guide: From airboat rides and shopping meccas to waterslides and mansion tours, you’ll find something for everyone.
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Busch Gardens, Tampa
Located downtown next to the AmericanAirlines Arena, Bayside is an enclave of restaurants and shops, all surrounding a waterfront stage, which frequently features live music. A number of boats provide tours of Biscayne Bay, Millionaire’s Row, Fisher Island and the Port of Miami. Stroll through stores, grab a meal, sip mojitos while enjoying live music, then catch a boat ride. ¿Es un bueno tiempo, no?
Busch Gardens offers close encounters with animals, a safari across the Serengeti Plains, year-round live entertainment and a number of roller-coasters and water rides. Check out The SheiKra, a floorless dive coaster; Gwazi, a wooden coaster; and Scorpion, which features a 360degree spiral loop. The park’s Tanganyika Tidal Wave plunges 55 feet to waters below, and Jungala, the park’s newest section, offers zipline rides through a rainforest.
For more information, call 305-5773344 or visit baysidemarketplace.com.
Biscayne National Park, Key Biscayne The best way to take in Key Biscayne’s vibrant underwater vistas is by glass-bottom boat. Located on the Key, Biscayne National Park offers three-hour tours. Cruise Biscayne Bay’s undisturbed mangrove shoreline, grab a seat around glass windows lining the boat’s floor and check out the world’s third-largest coral reef, teeming with colorful fish, stingrays, sea turtles and shipwreck remnants. After the tour, check out the aquarium or relax on the beach. For more information, 305-230-1100 or visit biscayne.national-park.com.
Boomers!, Boca Raton and Dania Beach Boomers!, the family amusement park with locations in Boca Raton and Dania Beach, offers arcade games and other diversions, including the new Guitar Hero, Skee-ball, bowling, bumper cars, go karts, laser tag, miniature golf and rock climbing. The Dania location also offers carnival rides, including the Hurricane, a giant wooden roller-coaster. The parks provide free four-hour admission on birthdays and $35 unlimited, all-day play with online ticket purchases. For more information, call 561-3471888 or 954-921-1411 or visit boomersparks.com.
For more information, call 1-888-8005447 or visit buschgardens.com.
Butterfly World, Coconut Creek Butterfly World is the globe’s largest butterfly park – not to mention the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. Check out 10,000 butterflies with aviaries filled with fountains, ponds, waterfalls and brilliant tropical plants. There’s also a bug zoo and a striking botanical garden, featuring one of the world’s largest collections of passion-flower vines. For more information, call 954-9774400 or visit butterflyworld.com.
Coral Castle, Homestead Laden with lore, Coral Castle was the home of Latvian Edward Leedskalnin, who settled in Florida in 1926 after being jilted by his fiancée. Legend has it he got tuberculosis but spontaneously healed due to magnetic energy, and spent the next 28 years building, by hand, the limestone castle in honor of his lost love. The unique home features furnishings crafted of coral rock, sans mortar. Not surprisingly, the Coral Castle was featured on the TV show, That’s Incredible. It truly is. For more information, call 305-2486345 or visit coralcastle.com.
Dolphin Harbor, Miami Seaquarium Blue Morpho butterfly and Piano Key butterfly from Butterfly World
Disney World, Orlando You’re not really a Floridian until you’ve been to Disney World – several times. With four amusement parks, two water parks, and myriad hotels and shopping districts, this Orlando spot is truly the happiest place on earth. Can one ever truly tire of Cinderella’s Castle, spectacular fireworks or foods from around the world? By the way, there are deals to be had, such as free admission to one of the theme parks on your birthday. For more information, call 407-939-6244 or visit disneyworld.disney.go.com.
Diva Duck Amphibious Tours, West Palm Beach Diva Duck Amphibious Tours provides explorations of West Palm Beach by land and sea via its unique combination bus/boat. The 75-minute narrated tour begins on land at CityPlace, then splashes into the Lake Worth lagoon, passing manatees and other subtropical wildlife before entering the Intracoastal, where you’ll cruise by multimillion-dollar mansions. The tour ends on land via the Currie Park boat ramps for a tour of Clematis Street before returning to CityPlace.
You can swim with the dolphins at Miami Seaquarium’s Dolphin Harbor. First, learn about the friendly marine mammals in an interactive, educational classroom presentation. Next, don a wetsuit for some live dolphin interaction, where you can kiss, hug and pet your shiny new pal. Note: you must be 52 inches or taller to take part, and kids ages 5 and under must limit dolphin interaction to the shallow pool and only when accompanied by an adult. What a splash! For more information, call 305-3615705 or visit miamiseaquarium.com.
Everglades Holiday Park, Fort Lauderdale The Everglades is Mother Nature’s finest achievement. This habitat is best explored by airboats, which skim the marshy waters at high speeds. Everglades Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale offers rides piloted by expert guides who point out native flora, fauna and other natural wonders. Don’t be surprised if your guide stops the boat just feet from alligators sunning themselves (it’s considered a good luck ritual). For more information, call 954-4348111 or evergladesholidaypark.com.
For more information, call 561-8444188 or visit divaduck.com.
Above: alligator show at Everglades Holiday Park Left: Dolphin Harbor
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Hollywood Beach Hollywood Beach features a twomile Broadwalk lined with kitschy tourist shops, pizza-and-beer joints, ice cream parlors and fine dining restaurants, as well as designated lanes for walking, biking and rollerblading (rentals range from skates to six-seat bikes). It’s lit at night, and a nearby garage off Johnson Street offers reasonably priced, allday parking. This is a perfect – and perfectly inexpensive – family day. For more information, call 954-9242980 or visit visithollywoodfl.org.
Jungle Island, Miami Beach Formerly Parrot Jungle, Jungle Island was renamed in 2007 to reflect the park’s shift to accommodate a variety of animals. Located off the MacArthur Causeway, it’s home to hundreds of flower and plants varieties, 500 tropical birds, and assorted exotic and domestic creatures. Take in four shows, visit the petting barn, observe African penguins feeding, swim at the private beach and check out breathtaking Flamingo Lake, packed with scores of the bright pink birds. For more information, call 305-4007000 or visit jungleisland.com.
IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame Museum, Dania Beach
Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral
Lion Country Safari, LOXAHATCHEE
Astronomy buffs will enjoy the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, which houses museums showcasing actual space capsules and aircraft, a simulation space shuttle launch, two IMAX theatres and bus tours of the center’s restricted areas, including the grounds of Launch Complex 39. Make sure to visit the Apollo-Saturn V Center, which is built around a restored Saturn V launch vehicle. During the tour, you’ll get to see where modules for the International Space Station are tested. For more information, call 321-4494400 or visit kennedyspacecenter.com.
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, Jupiter
This African-style safari is one of the world’s few places where visitors can actually drive through an animal sanctuary. The trip takes about an hour; go at your own pace with the help of an audiotaped guide. Stop roadside, where there’s a good chance of getting close to giraffes, monkeys, rhinoceri, zebras, elephants and, of course, the big bosses – the lions. At the end of the five-mile roadway, there’s a theme park with a petting zoo, giraffe-feeding exhibit and rides. For more information, call 561-7931084 or visit lioncountrysafari.com.
Get hooked on the Fishing Hall of Fame Museum, located adjacent to the Bass Pro Shop in Dania Beach, where you’ll find fish-related films, galleries and exhibits. The Hall of Fame features accomplishments and mounted, life-size world-record catches. At the outdoor boardwalk, visitors can take photos with a humongous swordfish and walk a nature trail brimming with wildlife. Cap off the day with a fresh seafood dinner at the adjacent Islamorada Fish Co.
The fire-engine red Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse in northern Palm Beach County offers tours daily, from Tuesday through Sunday. During your visit, a guide leads you up steps to the very top, where the views are spectacular. The oil house – a building once used to store kerosene, which powered the lighthouse – has been converted to a small museum, and a building outside the station serves as a gift shop and meeting place.
Key West
Miami Metrozoo
Key West is renowned for its charm, history and beaches, as well as boating, fishing and diving. Visit the Ernest Hemingway museum, view shipwrecked treasures at Mel Fisher’s Maritime Heritage Society Museum, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters surrounding Fort Jefferson or stroll Duval Street, which is lined with shops and restaurants. End the day at Mallory Square, home to spectacular sunsets.
Miami Metrozoo, which is one of the country’s first free-range zoos, accommodates a variety of animals from Asia, Australia and Africa. It’s comprised entirely of cageless exhibits, with animals grouped according to geographic territory. Check out the new Amazon & Beyond exhibit, take a camel ride or visit the new Samburu Giraffe-Feeding Station, where animals eat right from your hand.
For more information, call 954-9224212 or visit igfa.org.
For more information, call 561-7478380 or visit jupiterlighthouse.org.
For more information, call 1-800-FLAKEYS or visit keywest.com.
For more information, call 305-2510400 or visit miamimetrozoo.com.
IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum
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The Wetlands at IGFA
Monkey Jungle, South Miami Monkey Jungle bills itself as the place “where humans are caged and monkeys run wild.” The 30-acre preserve is home to 30 species, including guenons, spider monkeys, colobus monkeys, java monkeys and the endangered Golden Lion Tamarin. A free-flight aviary houses myriad birds, while an Amazonian rainforest features plants, trees and palms from Iquitos, Peru, as well as hawks, raccoons and yellow rat snakes. Talk about your call of the wild.
Miami Metrozoo Photo by Ron Magill
For more information, call 305-2351611 or visit monkeyjungle.com.
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach East meets west at Morikami, where you’ll find rotating gallery exhibits, monthly tea ceremonies and festivals. There’s a permanent exhibit chronicling the history of the Yamato Colony, a Japanese farming community, as well as 5,000 art objects and artifacts. The
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
property features acres of lovely gardens with strolling paths, shinden islands, bonsai trees, lakes, nature trails and pine forests. For more information, call 561-4950233 or visit morikami.org.
Rapids Water Park, Riviera Beach You won’t find a cooler place for kids of all ages than Rapids Water Park in Riviera Beach. Parents appreciate floating down the quartermile Lazy River via inner tube, kids will adore the 29 waterslides, and little ones will love Splish Splash Lagoon, Alligator Alley and the Tadpool wading pool. You bring the swimsuit and suntan lotion – Rapids Water Park will provide the fun. For more information, call 561-8428756 or visit rapidswaterpark.com.
St. Augustine Charming St. Augustine was discovered in 1513, making it the
nation’s oldest city. Explore its rich history, starting with the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, a fortress built in the 1700s, and adjacent Fort Matanzas, a watchtower built in the 1600s. Other things to check out include Ponce de Leon Archaeological Park, the Lightner Museum and the city’s quaint cafes and bed and breakfasts and pristine beaches. For more information, call 904-8251000 or visit oldcity.com.
Kids 14 and under love Wannado City, an indoor amusement center where they can try out various professions. Future physicians work at Wannado’s hospital, donning scrubs and delivering toy babies; future pastry chefs whip up real cakes and future firefighters ride engines and put out “fires,” complete with real smoke. Children are paid with “Wongas” to be spent at the theme park’s circus, beauty salon or jewelry store. For more information, call 1-888WANNADO or visit wannadocity.com.
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, South Miami
Whitehall Flagler Museum, Palm Beach
Fronting beautiful Biscayne Bay sits Vizcaya, an opulent Northern Italian mansion. Built by wealthy industrialist James Deering, who used it as a winter residence from 1916 to 1925, the manse and its exquisite gardens are open to the public. The house contains more than 70 rooms decorated in ancient artifacts and European furnishings; equally impressive are the acres of Versailles-like gardens, filled with charming nooks and crannies and aging limestone fountains.
For the quintessential Palm Beach experience, check out the Whitehall Flagler Museum, former home to Henry Flagler, co-founder of Standard Oil and the man who brought the railroad to South Florida. Modeled after a Beaux Arts Palace, the museum appears as it did in 1902, down to its opulent furnishings, china, clothing and jewelry. Make sure to check out Flagler’s personal railway car, one of the museum’s highlights. O
For more information, call 305-2509133 or visit vizcayamuseum.org.
For more information, call 561-6552833 or visit flaglermuseum.us.
Tamarin monkey at Monkey Jungle
Key West Eco Discovery
Wannado City, Sunrise
Squirrel monkeys at Monkey Jungle
Lion Country Safari
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Your ultimate "Stay-cation" Resource It’s summertime and the living is easy. Looking to make the season even more special? The following businesses want to help you look good and feel great – from aesthetic procedures and invigorating workouts to great meals and getaways, there’s something for every desire.
Come See Conte Salon’s Fabulous Stylists And Color Specialists Visit your favorite stylists and color specialists at the new Conte Salon! Conte Salon is a full-service salon specializing in Great Lengths, Brazilian Keratin Treatment and Japanese Straightening. Enjoy 30% off your first visit, cut, color and style! Conte Salon is located in Canyon Town Center, Just north of Atlantic Avenue in Boynton Beach. Bringing the Best of Boca to Boynton Beach. Call today to schedule your appointment.
Conte Salon | 8794 Boynton Beach Blvd., Suite 111 Boynton Beach | 561-742-2377 | contesalon.com
Get Physical At Cutting Edge Fitness Of Boca Raton Whether you are looking to get into shape for the summer, or just plain bored with your everyday gym routine, Cutting Edge Fitness of Boca Raton is just the place you are looking for. This boutique classes-only facility offers an array of classes from Reformer Pilates, Boca’s only Power Plate classes, Virtual Spinning, exceptional cardio classes and more, all in a small group setting. Best of all, there are no contracts or memberships to take classes at Cutting Edge Fitness.
Cutting Edge Fitness | 21184 Saint Andrews Blvd. Boca Raton | 561-368-6588 | yourhealthyaddiction.com
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FREE TEETH WHITENING FOR LIFE AT DESIGNER DENTAL! Designer Dental, the office of Dr. Robert Adami, is truly different by design! Receive COMPLIMENTARY TEETH WHITENING FOR LIFE with your initial Exam, X-rays and Cleaning completed in our office! You can’t help but be relaxed in our warmly appointed one-of-a kind dental spa! When you arrive you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in our reception area and for your ultimate comfort during your treatments, we offer you custom iPods, aromatherapy, massage chairs, Nitrous oxide, blankets and pillows. Call for your COMPLIMENTARY Consultation and X-rays Today!
Designer Dental | 16235 State Road 7 | Boca Raton 561-637-4443 | designerdentalgroup.com
THE LATEST IN LIPO FROM MD BEAUTY LABS Dr. Daniela Dadurian, medical director of MD Beauty Labs, has recently unveiled her latest procedure, Palomar’s Slim Lipo Laser. The Slim Lipo Laser is a less traumatic and more effective way to eliminate unwanted fat. In addition, it achieves great results with skin tightening. The Slim Lipo Laser eliminates the risk associated with general anesthesia as patients receive only a mild sedative and local anesthesia. This summer the practice will transform into an impressive 4,100-square-foot medical spa and wellness center at The
Whitney in West Palm Beach.
MD Beauty Labs | 1411 North Flagler Drive, Suite 9000 | West Palm Beach 561-655-MDBL (6325) | mdbeautylabs.com
JULIET SALON CREATES SUMMER TRENDS Our summer mode starts with natural, cool shimmering beachy blondes. Moving toward fire we create vibrant sun-kissed hues of red. Next level creates deep chocolate shades glistening with gold bronze overtones. As always the ultimate daring will covet sleek, iridescent black locks with mirrored shine built in. Our Summer Special, for first-time clients only, includes a complimentary blow-dry with any color service; for existing clients, a complimentary manicure with a facial.
Juliet Salon | 247 NE 2nd Avenue | Delray Beach 561-819-5861 | julietsalon.com
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GIRLS GETAWAY— A SUITE DEAL WYNDHAM GARDEN HOTEL, BOCA RATON Check into one of our beautiful, spacious suites and enjoy a chilled bottle of Champagne delivered to your room. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a $50 Simon Mall Gift Card and two $10 Saks Fifth Avenue Spa coupons. Our complimentary shuttle will take you over to Boca Town Center for a day of shopping and self-indulgence. When you ladies get back to the hotel, spend the evening relaxing in our refreshing pool or sipping cocktails in the Starbucks café and lounge. Count on the Wyndham Boca Raton for a “Suite” Girls Weekend!
Wyndham Garden Hotel | 1950 Glades Road | Boca Raton 561-368-5200 | wyndhamgardenbocaraton.com
BENVENUTO CATERESTAURANT PARTY OF 4 OR 400 Benvenuto Caterestaurant is known throughout South Florida as THE destination for Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and Corporate and Social Affairs. Our superb continental cuisine customized to your specifications is cooked to order and presented with elegant, white-gloved service in your choice of seven richly appointed rooms. The innate history of our original 1919 Mizner-designed building will make any event magical. Benvenuto also provides open dining Friday through Sunday and special entertainment such as opera several times a month.
Benvenuto Caterestaurant | 1730 North Federal Highway Boynton Beach | 561-364-0600 | benvenutorestaurant.com
TOOJAY’S ORIGINAL GOURMET DELI WELCOMES SUMMER WITH NEW ITEMS We’ve added some refreshing and healthful salads to our mix, as well as Vegetarian Temptations and Heart Healthy selections. Stop in for a Bistro Steak Salad, Garden Harvest or Tuna Nicoise Salad. How about a Tuscan Chicken Ciabatta or Chicken Caprese. Want to work more veggies into your mid-day meal? Try the Vegetable Quesadilla or Vegetable Reuben Ciabatta... and for the meat lover - our Jaynormous - the largest corned beef sandwich in the world!
TooJay’s Original Gourmet Deli | Boca Raton Polo Shops - 561-241-5903 Regency Court - 561-997-9911 Glades Plaza - 561-392-4181 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
STOP IN TO TRULUCK’S FOR WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS All night each Wednesday, all summer long, enjoy half off all bottles of wine. Wine is the perfect complement to Truluck’s Summer Crab Season menu. Savor the freshest seafood from around the globe, including: Florida Soft Shell Blue Crab, Maine Jonah Crab, Alaskan Golden King Crab, South African Coldwater Lobster Tail and Hawaiian Opakapaka.
Truluck’s | In Mizner Park | 351 Plaza Real Boca Raton | 561-391-0755 | trulucks.com
NEW YORK PRIME IS THE PLACE TO BE IN BOCA This summer, join us for “Wines of the Times”, which is a superb selection of premium value wines at exclusive pricing. Enjoy custom cocktails, fine cigars, and good friends at Boca’s best happy hour. New York Prime is the true steakhouse experience, serving only the very best USDA Grade Prime for every cut of beef including filet mignon. This summer, experience New York Prime for yourself.
New York Prime | 2350 Executive Center Drive Boca Raton | 561-998-3881
THE HILTON SUITES BOCA RATON OFFERS SPECIAL RATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR FLORIDA RESIDENTS Florida Residents will receive: •Up to 25% discount off our best available rate! •Two-room suite with private bedroom and separate living area •Complimentary full cooked-to-order breakfast daily •Complimentary two-hour cocktail reception each evening •Complimentary local transportation Please request “Florida Resident Offer.”
Hilton Suites Boca Raton | 7920 Glades Road | Boca Raton 561-483-3600 | bocaratonsuites.hilton.com SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
Your ultimate "Stay-cation" Resource It’s summertime and the living is easy. Looking to make the season even more special? The following businesses want to help you look good and feel great – from aesthetic procedures and invigorating workouts to great meals and getaways, there’s something for every desire.
Come See Conte Salon’s Fabulous Stylists And Color Specialists Visit your favorite stylists and color specialists at the new Conte Salon! Conte Salon is a full-service salon specializing in Great Lengths, Brazilian Keratin Treatment and Japanese Straightening. Enjoy 30% off your first visit, cut, color and style! Conte Salon is located in Canyon Town Center, Just north of Atlantic Avenue in Boynton Beach. Bringing the Best of Boca to Boynton Beach. Call today to schedule your appointment.
Conte Salon | 8794 Boynton Beach Blvd., Suite 111 Boynton Beach | 561-742-2377 | contesalon.com
Get Physical At Cutting Edge Fitness Of Boca Raton Whether you are looking to get into shape for the summer, or just plain bored with your everyday gym routine, Cutting Edge Fitness of Boca Raton is just the place you are looking for. This boutique classes-only facility offers an array of classes from Reformer Pilates, Boca’s only Power Plate classes, Virtual Spinning, exceptional cardio classes and more, all in a small group setting. Best of all, there are no contracts or memberships to take classes at Cutting Edge Fitness.
Cutting Edge Fitness | 21184 Saint Andrews Blvd. Boca Raton | 561-368-6588 | yourhealthyaddiction.com
Special Advertising Section
Free Teeth Whitening For Life at Designer Dental! Designer Dental, the office of Dr. Robert Adami, is truly different by design! Receive complimentary teeth whitening for life with your initial Exam, X-rays and cleaning completed in our office! You can’t help but be relaxed in our warmly appointed one-of-a kind dental spa! When you arrive you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in our reception area and for your ultimate comfort during your treatments, we offer you custom iPods, aromatherapy, massage chairs, Nitrous oxide, blankets and pillows. Call for your complimentary Consultation and X-rays Today!
Designer Dental | 16235 State Road 7 | Boca Raton 561-637-4443 | designerdentalgroup.com
The Latest In Lipo From MD Beauty Labs Dr. Daniela Dadurian, medical director of MD Beauty Labs, has recently unveiled her latest procedure, Palomar’s Slim Lipo Laser. The Slim Lipo Laser is a less traumatic and more effective way to eliminate unwanted fat. In addition, it achieves great results with skin tightening. The Slim Lipo Laser eliminates the risk associated with general anesthesia as patients receive only a mild sedative and local anesthesia. This summer the practice will transform into an impressive 4,100-square-foot medical spa and wellness center at The
Whitney in West Palm Beach.
MD Beauty Labs | 1411 North Flagler Drive, Suite 9000 | West Palm Beach 561-655-MDBL (6325) | mdbeautylabs.com
Juliet Salon Creates Summer Trends Our summer mode starts with natural, cool shimmering beachy blondes. Moving toward fire we create vibrant sun-kissed hues of red. Next level creates deep chocolate shades glistening with gold bronze overtones. As always the ultimate daring will covet sleek, iridescent black locks with mirrored shine built in. Our Summer Special, for first-time clients only, includes a complimentary blow-dry with any color service; for existing clients, a complimentary manicure with a facial.
Juliet Salon | 247 NE 2nd Avenue | Delray Beach 561-819-5861 | julietsalon.com
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Girls Getaway— A Suite Deal Wyndham Garden Hotel, Boca Raton Check into one of our beautiful, spacious suites and enjoy a chilled bottle of Champagne delivered to your room. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a $50 Simon Mall Gift Card and two $10 Saks Fifth Avenue Spa coupons. Our complimentary shuttle will take you over to Boca Town Center for a day of shopping and self-indulgence. When you ladies get back to the hotel, spend the evening relaxing in our refreshing pool or sipping cocktails in the Starbucks café and lounge. Count on the Wyndham Boca Raton for a “Suite” Girls Weekend!
Wyndham Garden Hotel | 1950 Glades Road | Boca Raton 561-368-5200 | wyndhamgardenbocaraton.com
Benvenuto Caterestaurant Party of 4 or 400 Benvenuto Caterestaurant is known throughout South Florida as THE destination for Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and Corporate and Social Affairs. Our superb continental cuisine customized to your specifications is cooked to order and presented with elegant, white-gloved service in your choice of seven richly appointed rooms. The innate history of our original 1919 Mizner-designed building will make any event magical. Benvenuto also provides open dining Friday through Sunday and special entertainment such as opera several times a month.
Benvenuto Caterestaurant | 1730 North Federal Highway Boynton Beach | 561-364-0600 | benvenutorestaurant.com
TooJay’s Original Gourmet Deli Welcomes Summer With New Items We’ve added some refreshing and healthful salads to our mix, as well as Vegetarian Temptations and Heart Healthy selections. Stop in for a Bistro Steak Salad, Garden Harvest or Tuna Nicoise Salad. How about a Tuscan Chicken Ciabatta or Chicken Caprese. Want to work more veggies into your mid-day meal? Try the Vegetable Quesadilla or Vegetable Reuben Ciabatta... and for the meat lover - our Jaynormous - the largest corned beef sandwich in the world!
TooJay’s Original Gourmet Deli | Boca Raton Polo Shops - 561-241-5903 Regency Court - 561-997-9911 Glades Plaza - 561-392-4181 Special Advertising Section
Stop In To Truluck’s For Wine Down Wednesdays All night each Wednesday, all summer long, enjoy half off all bottles of wine. Wine is the perfect complement to Truluck’s Summer Crab Season menu. Savor the freshest seafood from around the globe, including: Florida Soft Shell Blue Crab, Maine Jonah Crab, Alaskan Golden King Crab, South African Coldwater Lobster Tail and Hawaiian Opakapaka.
Truluck’s | In Mizner Park | 351 Plaza Real Boca Raton | 561-391-0755 | trulucks.com
New York Prime Is The Place To Be In Boca This summer, join us for “Wines of the Times”, which is a superb selection of premium value wines at exclusive pricing. Enjoy custom cocktails, fine cigars, and good friends at Boca’s best happy hour. New York Prime is the true steakhouse experience, serving only the very best USDA Grade Prime for every cut of beef including filet mignon. This summer, experience New York Prime for yourself.
New York Prime | 2350 Executive Center Drive Boca Raton | 561-998-3881
The Hilton Suites Boca Raton Offers Special Rates Exclusively For Florida Residents Florida Residents will receive: •Up to 25% discount off our best available rate! •Two-room suite with private bedroom and separate living area •Complimentary full cooked-to-order breakfast daily •Complimentary two-hour cocktail reception each evening •Complimentary local transportation Please request “Florida Resident Offer.”
Hilton Suites Boca Raton | 7920 Glades Road | Boca Raton 561-483-3600 | bocaratonsuites.hilton.com Special Advertising Section
Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel & Tiki Bar Is The Perfect Getaway Spot For A Romantic Weekend A unique and incredible Key West-like experience just a block away from the Atlantic Ocean, this fun and festive boutique hotel is nestled within a lush tropical setting, just steps away from the shops and restaurants along hot and happening Atlantic Avenue.
Crane’s BeachHouse | 82 Gleason Street | Delray Beach 561-278-1700 | cranesbeachhouse.com
Feel The Heat At American Dancesport Center Aside from an enjoyable way to shed those extra pounds, let us make you the hot, sexy dancer you always wanted to become. Learn the steamy Tango, sizzling Samba or fiery Salsa to make this your HOTTEST summer yet! Stop procrastinating! Call now and try our three introductory lessons for $40. Or, for the month of August, reference The Boca Raton Observer to receive a COMPLIMENTARY 40-minute private lesson (introductory). No partner needed.
American Dancesport Center | 23076 Sandalfoot Plaza Drive Boca Raton | 561-558-1234 | americandancesportcenter.com
Get Ready, Set, Grow Academy builds learning with Mommy & Me Classes Our Mommy & Me programs help the young learner develop selfconfidence, independence and a love of learning. Through stories and songs, we will enhance your child’s language and listening skills. Your child will develop a sense of self-confidence and pride as they transition from Mommy & Me to a traditional classroom. Call us today to schedule a personal tour with our Director.
Get Ready, Set, Grow Academy | 16687 Jog Road Delray Beach | 561-865-2223 | getreadysetgrow.com
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Cooking good: Future brides can enhance their culinary skills at Bloomingdale's.
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f the difference between saté and sauté makes about as much sense as the distinction between a tomato vinaigrette reduction and catsup, you may want to clock a few more hours in the kitchen before walking down the aisle. Future brides registered at Bloomingdale’s Boca Raton – and eagerly awaiting kitchen-friendly gifts and new fancy cookware – can now receive free culinary instruction at the store. B-Cooking For Brides provides a hands-on, step-bystep kitchen tutorial for simple gourmet creations guaranteed to add at least one new dish to your culinary repertoire. “For any bride-to-be, registering and preparing for
a wedding can be overwhelming. B-Cooking For Brides offers important ‘how to’s’ for navigating the kitchen and cooking techniques,” explains Teri Hardin, general manager of Bloomingdale’s Boca Raton. “We’re excited to work one-on-one with brides-to-be and demonstrate great ways to use items on their registry.” Taught by Beverly Young, a seasoned culinary specialist, classes are available in groups or one-on-one, with a focus on preparing well-balanced meals using appropriate kitchen appliances. Times vary, and classes typically last about two hours. Brides-to-be can attend solo, or bring their fiancés. Classes are taught on the store’s third level at Beverly’s Kitchen, located at The Main Course. O
8Details Bloomingdale’s is located in Town Center at Boca Raton, 5840 Glades Road. For more information, call 561-394-2272 or visit bloomingdales.weddingchannel.com.
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Croque Monsieur 6 Tbs butter 5½ Tsp flour 1 cup milk 1 Tbs Dijon mustard Pinch of ground nutmeg Salt and pepper 8 slices sandwich bread 8 slices Gruyère cheese 8 slices baked ham
The Sauce: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour. Cook, whisking until mixture bubbles. Pour in milk. Cook, whisking until sauce is boiling for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in mustard, nutmeg, salt and pepper. The Sandwich: Spread bread slice with about 2 tablespoons of sauce. Add cheese slice, 2 slices of ham then another cheese slice. Spread 2 tablespoons of sauce and top with bread slice. Repeat for each sandwich. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in skillet over low heat. Add 2 sandwiches at a time and brown on each side. Repeat for remaining sandwich. MAKES FOUR SANDWICHES Source: Around the World Cookbook by Abigail Johnson Dodge, DK Publishing
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Happy Meals Cooking With Kids Yields Sweet Memories Some of life’s sweetest moments happen in the kitchen. Why not create them with the next generation of cooks – your children? They may not be ready for the complexities of crème brûlée, but kids as young as preschool age can begin to learn basic skills. Not only will you be creating delicious food together, but memories that will last a lifetime. Here are some kid-friendly recipes to get you started. By DL Lunsford
Brazilian Cheese Puffs cup canola oil 1⁄ 3 cup water 1⁄ 3 cup milk 2 cups tapioca starch or yucca (manioc) flour, available in grocery stores or Latin markets 2 eggs, lightly beaten 21⁄2 cups freshly grated Sardo Parmesan, your favorite Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese 1⁄ 2
Strawberry Cheesecake Sunflower oil, for greasing 6 oz graham crackers 3⁄ 4 stick butter 1 cup whole strawberries (plus extra to decorate) 1⁄ 8 cup sugar 2 Tbsp water 1 package strawberry gelatin 7 oz cream cheese 7⁄ 8 cup whipping cream Grease cake pans with sunflower oil. Put graham crackers in a plastic bag; crush into fine crumbs with rolling pin. Pour into a bowl. Melt butter, pour onto cracker crumbs and mix. Press into bottoms of pans (can use heart-shaped pans or loose-bottomed 8-inch cake pan). Chop strawberries into pieces and pour into a pan; add sugar and water and simmer until strawberries are soft. Remove from heat, add gelatin and stir until smooth. Leave strawberry mixture to cool. Whip cream cheese. Pour the strawberry mixture onto the cheese, and whisk until cream forms stiff peaks. Spoon onto strawberry and cream cheese mixture and fold in. Spoon mixture onto crackers in pans. Smooth out tops, and refrigerate for 2 hours until set. MAKES ONE CAKE Source: Cook It Together, by Annabel Karmel, DK Publishing
Preheat oven to 375ºF. In medium saucepan, combine oil, water, and milk and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, pour starch into large bowl. Once boiling, add liquid to starch and mix. Let rest for about 15 minutes, and stir in eggs and cheese. Form into medium-size balls, the circumference of a half dollar. Just before guests arrive, place balls an inch apart on parchment paper-covered sheet pans. Bake on top rack of oven until they start to brown (about 15 to 20 minutes). Serve immediately. MAKES ABOUT 6 DOZEN Source: Mambo Mixers, by Arlen Gargagliano, Stewart Tabori & Chang
Pepitas 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds 3 garlic cloves, or to taste, crushed 1 chipotle en adobo, finely diced (or purée can of chipotles, and use about 1⁄ 2 Tsp of the purée), or according to taste 1⁄ 4 Tsp kosher salt 1 Tsp Turbinado sugar 1 lime wedge Heat medium-heavy frying pan, and pour in pumpkin seeds. Let toast for about five minutes, stirring constantly. Mix in garlic, and cook another two minutes. Add chipotle, salt and sugar, and mix well so all seeds are coated. Remove from heat and pour into bowl. Serve immediately, or let cool and store. Before serving, heat and squeeze lime wedge on top. SERVES 4 Source: Mambo Mixers, by Arlen Gargagliano, Stewart Tabori & Chang
Jambalaya 2 Tbs oil 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut in halves to make 4 pieces 2 links of andouille sausage, cut into half-inch coins 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced 1 cup long-grain white rice 2 garlic cloves, minced Salt and pepper 1⁄ 2 Tsp dried thyme 1 (14½-ounce) can diced tomatoes, not drained 1 cup frozen sliced okra 6 oz raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken. Brown on each side. Move chicken to a plate. Reduce heat under skillet to medium. Add sausage, onion, pepper and celery. Stir frequently until tender. Add rice, garlic, 3⁄4 teaspoon salt and thyme. Season with pepper and stir. Add tomatoes and 11⁄4 cup water. Bring to boil and stir frequently. Add chicken and reduce to low heat. Cover and simmer until rice is barely tender. Carefully remove lid. Scatter okra and shrimp over top and recover. Simmer until rice is tender and shrimp is cooked through. Gently toss and serve. SERVES SIX Source: Around the World Cookbook, by Abigail Johnson Dodge, DK Publishing O August 2009
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Chopped tuna with layers of crème fraîche, wasabi tobiko, gold tobiko and premium paddlefish caviar accompanied by taro chips.
american/STEAKHOUSES Abe & Louie’s4Glades Plaza
x 2300 W. Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.447.0024 x Lunch Monday-Friday,
Houston’s41900 N.W.
Executive Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.998.0550 x Lunch and Dinner daily. J. Alexander’s41400 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.347.9875 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
Dinner nightly, Sunday Brunch. Absinthe4Shops at Boca Center x 5150 Town Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.620.3754 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. Banyan Bar & Grille at the Addison 42 E. Camino Real x
Boca Raton x 561.395.9335 x Dinner nightly. Big City Tavern 4Shops at Boca Center x 5250 Town Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.361.4551 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. Bogart’s Bar & Grille4
Muvico Palace 20 x 3200 Airport Rd. x 561.544.3044 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
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f you found love at first bite at Japango Parkland, you’ll be pleased to find all your savory favorites at the restaurant’s second location, Japango Regency, scheduled to open next month in Boca Raton’s Regency Court. The eatery, known for fresh seafood and sushi, as well as hearty cre-
Bonefish Grill4Boca Grove
Shopping Center x 21065 Powerline Rd. x 561.479.0411 x Dinner daily. Brewzzi4Glades Plaza x 2222 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.392.2739 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Brooks Restaurant4
500 South Federal Hwy. x Deerfield Beach x 954.427.9302 x Dinner Tuesday-Sunday in season, off-season Wednesday-Sunday. The Capital Grille46000
Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.
JB's On The Beach4300 N.
Ocean Boulevard x Deerfield Beach x Lunch and Dinner daily. Kathy’s Gazebo Cafe4
/ B ITE S ations, offers classic Asian cuisine from China, Thailand and, of course, Japan. While the location is new, the eatery’s flavors and ambiance stay true to Japango’s original style. The slick interior sets the tone for an upscale evening or mid-afternoon lunch, accented by shimmering waterfalls and minimalist decor. An updated menu will include popular dishes, such as Miso Snapper and Filet Mignon Steak. Japango Regency is located at 3011 Yamato Road, A14, Boca Raton. Japango Parkland is located at 7367 N. State Road 7. For more information, call 954-345-4268 or visit japangomenu.com. – A.S.
Resort x 999 Camino Real x Boca Raton x 561.368.9500 x Dinner Wednesday- Saturday, Brunch Sunday. Chops Lobster Bar4
101 Plaza Real South x Boca Raton x 561.395.2675 x Dinner nightly. The Cove Marina & Restaurant41754 SE 3rd Ct
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Kee Grill417940 N. Military Tr. x Boca Raton x 561.995.5044 x Dinner nightly. Lucille’s Bad to the Bone BBQ4Regency Court x 3011 Yamato
Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.997.9557 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Mariposa4Neiman Marcus at
Town Center x 5860 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.544.2320 x Lunch daily, Dinner Friday and Saturday. Max’s Grille4Mizner Park x 404 Plaza Real x Boca Raton x 561.368.0080 x Lunch and Dinner daily, Saturday-Sunday Brunch only. The Melting Pot45455 N.
Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x Dinner nightly.
561.997.7472 x
Cugini Steakhouse and Martini Bar4270 E. Atlantic
Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.274.6244 x Dinner nightly.
Gaucho Rodizio44060 N.
Federal Hwy. x Lighthouse Point x x Dinner daily. Closed Mondays. 954.784.7667
561.368.1077
Carmen’s4Boca Raton Bridge
4199 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.395.6033 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.
Dada452 North Swinton Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.330.3232 x Dinner nightly. DUFFY's SPORTS BAR & GRILL4401 N. Federal Highway x
Grand Lux Café4Town
Center x 6000 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.392.2141 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
Miller’s Boca East Ale House4Shoppes at Blue Lake x
1200 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.988.9142 x Lunch and Dinner
daily. Miller’s Boca West Ale House4Boca Lyons Plaza x 9244
45101 Congress Ave. x Boca
W. Glades Road x Boca Raton x 561.487.2989 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
Falcon House4116 N.E. Sixth
Raton x 561.912.9800 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.
Morton’s, The Steakhouse4Shops at Boca Center x
Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.243.9499 x Dinner nightly.
Henry’s4The Shoppes at
5050 Town Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.392.7724 x Dinner nightly.
Addison Place x 16850 Jog Rd. x Delray Beach x 561.638.1949 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.
New York Prime42350 N.W. Executive Center Dr. x Boca Raton x 561.998.3881 x Dinner nightly.
Deerfield Beach x 954.429.8820 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
Fifth Avenue Grill4821 S.E.
Fifth Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.265.0122 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
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ones to a full bar, wine list and specialty cocktails for the big kids. CPK is renowned for its California-inspired, creative take on familiar favorites. East meets West with the delectable Avocado Club Egg Rolls, baked Tortilla Spring Rolls and refreshing Singapore Shrimp Rolls. Other appetizers ($5 to $11) range from Garlic Cheese Focaccia and Sesame-Ginger Dumplings to a rich and silky Asparagus Soup. Meal-worthy sal-
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ads (half or full portions, $7 to $16) include Thai Crunch, BBQ Chicken Chop and Seafood Misto. My favorite is the new Moroccan Chicken Salad, served with seasoned chicken breast and Romaine lettuce, along with an unlikely mix of roasted butternut squash, Medjool dates, avocado, fresh beets, toasted almonds, chopped egg and dried cranberries. Of course, pizza remains the eatery’s featured item. CPK, which opened in Beverly Hills in 1985, launched with its signature BBQ Chicken Pizza and the original star still reigns supreme (although new Bacon and Hawaiian versions are close seconds). Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Shrimp Scampi, Wild Mushroom, Carne Asada, BLT and the new Cheeseburger Pizza further showcase CPK’s eclectic vision, while Italian Sausage, Margherita
and traditional Cheese pizzas appease less adventurous palates. Prefer something other than pizza? Entrees such as Sautéed Mahi Mahi, Ginger Chicken and a dozen pasta dishes offer delicious variety ($10 to $18). I particularly enjoyed the Grilled Vegetable Sandwich served on rustic Garlic Cheese Focaccia. Finish your meal with a decadent old-fashioned Hot Fudge Sundae, Red Velvet Cake or a slice of multi-tiered Chocolate Banana Royale. Delizioso! O
where California Pizza Kitchen is located in Town Center at Boca Raton, 6000 Glades Road. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily and offers takeout and curbside assistance. Call 561-3682805 or visit cpk.com.
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wThe Dish on Food, Wine & Restaurants Opus 54Shops at Boca Center x 5050 Town Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.544.8000 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner MondaySaturday, Closed Sunday
The Sundy House4106 S. Swinton Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.272.5678 x Lunch TuesdaySaturday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday, Brunch Sunday.
The Pavilion Grille4
III Forks Prime Steakhouse4200 E. Palmetto Park
301 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.912.0000 x Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Saturday. Porterhouse Bar & Grill47050 W. Palmetto Park
Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.391.6601 x Dinner daily. Ruth’s Chris Steak House
4225 N.E. Mizner Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.392.6746 x Dinner nightly.
Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill4
861 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.981.8986 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.
Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.416.2185 x Dinner nightly.
The Blue Fish4110 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.330.FISH (3474) x Lunch Wednesday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.
Vertical 1144114 N.E. Second
Cay Da Vietnamese4
St. x Boca Raton x 561.338.0553 x Dinner nightly.
7400 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.998.0278 x Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner TuesdaySunday.
Vinny’s All Day Cafe4
Regency Court x 3013 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.988.9883 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.
Daimatsu Sushi441 Royal Palm
Place x Boca Raton x 561.361.7557 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. Edo Sushi-Upscale Japanese Sushi & Pan-Asian Buffet4
Waterway Shoppes of Parkland x 7609 N. State Road 7 x Parkland x 954.755.3191 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Fah Asian Bistro4Boca
Seasons 5242300 N.W. Executive
Watercolors Cafe4Boca
Center Dr. x Boca Raton x 561.998.9952 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
Raton Bridge Hotel x 999 E. Camino Real x Boca Raton x 561.368.9500 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner nightly.
Siroco Café415096 Jog Road
x 561.367.0200 x Delray Beach x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.
asian/sushi
Six Tables4112 N.E. Second St.
5 Spice Asian Street Market4Shoppes of Blue Lake x Suite
x Boca Raton x 561.347.6260 x Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.
A1 x 1200 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.989.1688 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
Sonoma Cafe & Bistro4
Bangkok in Boca4Royal Palm Place x 500 Via de Palmas x Boca Raton x 561.394.6912 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.
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La Tre4249 E. Palmetto Park Rd.
x Boca Raton x 561.392.4568 x Dinner nightly. LemonGrass Asian Bistro4
420 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.278.5050 x Lunch and Dinner daily. 4101 Plaza Real South E. Boca Raton x 561.544.8181 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Mai Hibachi44801 Linton Blvd. x Delray Beach x 561.499.2766 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Oriental Cafe4The Reserve x 9858 Clint Moore Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.883.6088 x Lunch and Dinner daily. PEI WEI41914 N.E. Fifth Ave. x Boca Raton x 561. 226.0290 x Lunch and Dinner daily. P.F. Chang’s China Bistro4
Valley Shopping Plaza x 7401 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.241.0400 x Lunch MondaySaturday, Dinner nightly.
1400 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.393.3722 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
Fuji4Palms Plaza x 22191 Powerline Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.392.8778 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.
Phuket Thai4Palms Plaza x 22191 Powerline Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.447.8863 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.
Gary Woo Asian Bistro43400 N. Federal Hwy. x
Saba4499 S. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.353.4600 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.
Boca Raton x 561.368.8803 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.
Watercolors Cafe
Kyojin Buffet4Shops at Boca Grove x 21073 Powerline Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.218.1708 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
Saito’s Japanese Steakhouse
House of Siam425 N.E.
48316 Jog Rd. x Boynton Beach x
Second Ave., #116 x Delray Beach x 561.330.9191 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.
561.369.1788 x Lunch Monday-Friday,
Ichiban4Somerset Shoppes x 8841 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.451.2429 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
Dinner nightly.4CityPlace x 700 S. Rosemary Ave., #208 x 561.296.8881 x Lunch and Dinner daily.4Palm Beach Gardens x 4675 PGA Blvd. x 561.202.6888 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
Japango4Riverstone Shoppes
Soba Sushi Caviar Lounge4
of Parkland x 7367 N. State Road 7 x Parkland x 954.345.4268 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.
Mizner Park x 415 Plaza Real x Boca Raton x 561.620.0606 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.
Kyoto Sushi Sake425 N.E.
Stir Crazy fresh asian grill4
Second Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.330.2275 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.
Town Center Mall x 6000 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.338.7500 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
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Way x Boca Raton x 561.395.8862 x Dinner nightly. Sushi Ray4Shops at Boca Center x 5250 Town Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.394.9506 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.
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SUSHI TAI4100 N.E. Second St. x Boca Raton 561.750.4448 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Sushi Zen422191 Powerline
Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.392.8778 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. Taisho420423 State Road 7 x
Off The Vine
Boca Raton x 561.479.0041 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. Tempura House4The Reserve x
9858 Clint Moore Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.883.6088 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Uncle Tai’s4Shops at Boca
Center x 5250 Town Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.368.8806 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly. Yama4200 NE. Secondw Ave., 110 x Delray Beach x 561.266.9929 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Saturday and Sunday. Yokohama49168 Glades
Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.451.1707 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.
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ining and dining never tasted so good. Through August 23rd, vineyard enthusiasts can enjoy some of the world’s finest vinos at The Capital Grille’s Master Wine-Tasting Event. Handpicked by Master Sommelier George Miliotes, the sampling celebrates four of the world’s most prominent wine regions: Spain, South America, Argentina and the Napa Valley. Miliotes’ selections are the perfect complements to the restaurant’s hand-carved beef dishes and fresh seafood specialties. Not sure what wine to pair with what dish? Not to worry: Staffers serve as culinary matchmakers, available to suggest meal and beverage couplings. For example, pair
CONTINENTAL Bistro Provence42399
N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.368.2340 x Dinner nightly. Boheme Bistro41118 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.278.4899 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. Cafe Joley4187 S.E. Mizner
/ BITES the aromatic black cherry and raspberry flavors of Spain’s Atteca Old Vine Grenache with the signature Porcini-Rubbed Delmonico Steak, made with 12-year-aged balsamic – it’s a marriage made in culinary heaven. Each tasting features 11 or 12 wines, and selections rotate every three weeks. The cost: $10 during lunch or $25 at dinner, which includes unlimited samplings of the wine selections. The Capital Grille is located at Town Center at Boca Raton, 6000 Glades Road. For more information, call 561-3681077 or visit capitalgrille.com. – A.S.
Parkland Town Center x 6676 Parkside Drive x Parkland x 954.755.0708 x Dinner nightly.
Olio Bistro442 S.E. Second Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.278.6633 x Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.
Le Pavillon414812 S.E.
St. Tropez47000 W. Camino Real x
Le French Bistro4
561.499.9882 x Dinner nightly.
Boca Raton x 561.368.8580 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.
Le Rivage4450 N.E. 20th
TeaLicious Tearoom & Gifts4
Military Tr. x Delray Beach x
Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.361.4224 x Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
St. x Boca Raton x 561.620.0033 x Lunch Wednesday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.
4997-B W. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.638.5155 x Breakfast and Lunch, Monday-Saturday
La Cigale4253 S.E. Fifth
Tiramisu Restaurant 4
ZED4514201 Plaza Real x Boca
Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.265.0600 x Dinner nightly.
W. Camino Real x Boca Raton x 561.368.7910 x Dinner nightly.
Raton x 561.393.3451 x Dinner Nightly, Lounge Nightly, Brunch Sunday.
Italian Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza4 Shops at Boca Grove x
21065 Powerline Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.218.6600 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Arturo’s Ristorante4
6750 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.997.7373 x Lunch Monday- Friday, Dinner nightly. Basil Garden45837 N.
Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x x Dinner TuesdaySunday. 561.994.2554
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wThe Dish on Food, Wine & Restaurants Bova Cucina41901 N. Military Tr. x Boca Raton x 561.392.5595 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner Monday-Saturday. Bova Prime4401 E. Las
Olas Blvd. x Fort Lauderdale x 954.767.6555 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly. Bova Ristorante41450 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.362.7407 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly. Cafe Bellino4180 S. Federal
Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.393.2844 x Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Caffe Luna Rosa434 S. Ocean Blvd. x Delray Beach x 561.274.9404 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. California Pizza Kitchen4
Town Center Boca Raton x 6000 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.268.2805 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Campagnolo Family-Style Italian Restaurant4Regency
Court x 3013 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.989.1990 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Carrabba’s Italian Grill4
Giovanni’s Coal Fire Pizza4
Palm Place x 99 Royal Palm Place x Boca Raton x 561.367.9779 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.
Il Girasole4Tropic Square x
Palm Place x 145 S.E. Mizner Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.393.0758 x Dinner nightly.
1911 S. Federal Hwy. x Delray Beach x 561.272.3566 x Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Josephine’s Italian Restaurant45751 N. Federal
Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.988.0668 x Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. La Luna Bistro4The Polo
Shoppes x 5030 Champion Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.997.1165 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.
at Boca Center x 5250 Town Center Circle, #247 x Boca Raton x 561.750.2344 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly. Cucina Mio4Shoppes at
Addison Place x 16950 Jog Rd. x Delray Beach x 561.499.9419 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly. 102
Shoppes at Village Pointe x 6006 S.W. 18th St. x Boca Raton x 561.393.6757 x Lunch MondaySaturday, Dinner nightly.
LATIN/CARIBBEAN Caribbean Grill41332
N.W. Second Ave. x Boca Raton x x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. 561.362.0161
Cuban Cafe Restaurant4
3350 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.750.8860 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly (closed Sunday June-November).
Maggiano’s421090 St. Andrews Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.361.8244 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
Blue Lake x 1200 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.998.BEST (2378) x Lunch and Dinner daily.
Cucina D’Angelo4Shops
Times Square Pizzeria – The Italian Grill Restaurant4
9858 Clint Moore Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.470.0112 x Lunch MondaySaturday, Dinner nightly.
LILLY’S4451 East Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.362.0208 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner daily.
Casa D’Angelo4171 E.
Place x 399 S.E. Mizner Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.826.2625 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
Saporissimo4366 E. Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.750.2333 x Dinner nightly.
Villa Rosano4The Reserve x
Boca Raton x 561.362.8403 x Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.
233 S. Federal Hwy x Boca Raton x 561.392.0773 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner daily.
Coal Mine Pizza4Royal Palm
Rosario’s Ristorante4Royal
Boca Raton x 561.447.2257 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
La Villetta Restaurant & Lounge44351 N. Federal Hwy. x
Wharfside Plaza x 6909 S.W. 18th St. x Boca Raton x 561.544.8838 x Lunch and Dinner daily 4335 E. Linton Blvd. x Delray Beach x 561.266.9393 x Lunch MondaySaturday, Dinner nightly. Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.338.1703 x Dinner nightly.
Ristorante Sapori4Royal
Waterway Shoppes at Parkland x 7625 N. State Road 7 x Parkland x 954.345.9282 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
Matteo’s Restaurant4
Family-style dining at Maggiano’s
Peace A Pizza4Shoppes at
Positano44400 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.544.2920 x Dinner nightly. Pranzo4Mizner Park x 402 Plaza Real x Boca Raton x 561.750.7442 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Renzo’s of Boca45999 N.
Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly. 561.994.3495
Rino Vesuvio43360 N. Federal
Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.368.5520 x Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.
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Tiramisu4170 W. Camino Real x Boca Raton x 561.338.9692 x Lunch in season, Dinner nightly. Tramonti4119 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.272.1944 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly. Trattoria Romana4499 E.
Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x x Dinner nightly.
561.393.6715
VIC AND ANGELO’S 4290 E.
Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x x Lunch and Dinner Wednesday-Sunday.
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Padrino’s4Mission Bay Plaza x 20455 State Road 7 x Boca Raton x 561.451.1070 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Pineapple Grille4Palm Trail Plaza x 800 Palm Tr. x Delray Beach x 561.265.1368 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner TuesdaySunday, Brunch Sunday.
mexican Baja Cafe Uno4201 N.W. First Ave. x Boca Raton x 561.394.5449 x41310 S. Federal Hwy. x Deerfield Beach x 954.596.1305 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly. Cantina Cabo4The Reserve x 9858 Clint Moore Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.477.1899 x Lunch and Dinner daily. MoQuila Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar499 S.E. Mizner Blvd. x
Boca Raton x 561.394.9990 x Dinner nightly. Señor Burrito4513 N.E. 20th St. x
Boca Raton x 561.347.6600 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Uncle Julio’s4Mizner Park x 449 Plaza
Real x Boca Raton x 561.300.3530 x Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturdays and Sundays.
sandwiches/DELI Ben’s Deli (kosher) 4The Reserve x 9942 Clint Moore Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.470.9963 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. Boca Dolce Bakery & Café4Lakeside Centre x 8202 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.479.4011 x Breakfast and Lunch daily. Eilat Café (kosher)4Wharfside Plaza x 6853 S.W. 18th St. x Boca Raton x 561.368.6880 x Lunch and Dinner Sunday-Thursday. Closed Friday-Saturday. The Gelato Shop Perini (kosher)
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Old School Bakery & Cafe4
814 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.276.0013 x Breakfast and Lunch daily. Toojay’s Gourmet Deli
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40 S. Ocean Blvd. x Delray Beach x 561.278.3364 x Breakfast SaturdaySunday, Lunch and Dinner daily. Busch’s Seafood4840 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.278.7600 x Lunch Saturday-Sunday, Dinner nightly.
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CITY FISH MARKET47940 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.487.1600 x Lunch and Dinner daily. City Oyster4213 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.272.0220 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly. J & J Seafood Bar & Grill4634 E.
Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.272.3390 x Lunch Tuesday-Saturday, Dinner Sunday only. Jake’s Stone Crab4Royal Palm Plaza x 514 Via de Palmas x Boca Raton x 561.347.1055 x Lunch Friday-Sunday, Dinner nightly. Closed until October 1. Legal Sea Foods4Town Center x
6000 W. Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.447.2112 x Lunch and Dinner daily. McCormick & Schmick’s4
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Beach x 561.276.7868 x Dinner nightly. Truluck’s4Mizner Park x 351 Plaza Real x
Boca Raton x 561.391.0755 x Dinner nightly. The Whale Raw Bar & Fish House47619 State Road 7 x Parkland x 954.345.9190
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The 2009 Go Pink Luncheon Committee
“Our primary goal is to reach out to women throughout South Florida to increase public awareness and community education about breast cancer prevention and the importance of annual screening.”
Go Pink! BRCH Hosts Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon B
reast Cancer Awareness Month is just around the corner, and planning is underway for Boca Raton Community Hospital (BRCH) Foundation’s 6th Annual Go Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon, scheduled for October 21st at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.
for Breast Care and the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute. The Institute, which boasts one of Florida’s top five cancer programs, is a fully accredited, comprehensive breast-imaging center offering screening, education, diagnostic testing and prevention.
The Go Pink Luncheon is the signature fund-raising effort for BRCH Foundation’s Go Pink Challenge, a community-based fund-raising initiative to raise philanthropic support and public awareness for breast cancer prevention and treatment efforts provided by BRCH’s Institute for Women’s Health & Wellness/Center
“According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed in their lifetime with breast cancer,” said Jan Savarick, president of the BRCH Foundation. “At Boca Raton Community Hospital, we perform more than 90,000 procedures annually to detect breast cancer. Our pri-
- Jan Savarick, president, BRCH Foundation
Patti Carpenter will chair the luncheon, with support from honorary chairs Barbara Gutin, Jo Ann and Rose Proccaci, Thea Stoneman and Elaine J. Wold, and honorary advisor Helen Babione. The Boca Raton Observer is the exclusive media sponsor.
lenge, chaired by sisters Amy Ross and Robin Rubin. In its first year, the Challenge raised more than $1 million, enabling BRCH Foundation to purchase technological advancements vitally necessary for the prevention and early diagnosis of breast cancer. The Challenge funded a 3-D Ultrasound Unit for the Women’s Imaging Center and a Breast PEM (Positron Emission Mammography) Scanner. The final goal: to raise funds to buy a stateof-the-art, handicapped-accessible Mobile Mammography Van. O
The luncheon will also kick off the second year of the Go Pink Chal-
For more information, please call 561-9555168 or visit brch.com.
mary goal is to reach out to women throughout South Florida to increase public awareness and community education about breast cancer prevention and the importance of annual screening.”
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Making A Racquet Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Classic Returns
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he star-studded Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Classic’s 20th annual event is scheduled to take place November 7th and November 8th at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, with the Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Gala happening Saturday night at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. The weekend will unite the best of the entertainment and tennis worlds in South Florida to raise funds for at-risk children.
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Former tennis events have featured popular personalities including sport standouts Martina Navratilova, John McEnroe, Anna Kournikova, Jim Courier, Jana Novotna, Lindsay Davenport, Luke Jensen and Murphy Jensen; former President George H.W. Bush; actors Billy Crystal, Matthew Perry, Scott Foley, Chevy Chase, Jon Lovitz and Maeve Quinlan; musician Gavin Rossdale, golf pro Greg Norman; news anchor Stone Phillips and other big names.
Billy Crystal, Chris Evert, Jon Lovitz, Greg Norman and Justin Gimelstob
The annual Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Gala will feature an evening of music, silent and live auctions and dinner. Previously, the gala’s featured entertainers have included Gloria Estefan, Kenny Loggins, The Commodores, Gladys Knight and Sheena Easton. Since its inception in 1989, the Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic has raised more than $17.8 million to help South Florida’s abused and neglected children. Chris Evert Charities partners with the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, a public-private partnership in conjunction with the state to raise funds to support programs for at-risk children. Official event sponsors include: Raymond James Financial, Broward Health Chris Evert Children’s Hospital, Merle Wood & Associates, 3C Interactive, Rolex, Clear Channel Radio, Lincoln, The Catering Group, White Stallion Productions, the City of Delray Beach, The Quantum Foundation, Boca Raton Resort & Club, Hilton Garden Inn, Marchon Eyewear and Sum Advertising. O
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oca Raton-based Royal Palm Place will join Share Our Strength’s (SOS) Great American Dine Out, a national event scheduled to take place in thousands of restaurants in cities across the United States.
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The SOS event, scheduled from September 20th to September 26th, is held annually to raise funds to help end childhood hunger in America, where each year more than 12 million children worry about when their next meals will come. Funds raised will benefit nutritious food programs and families in need by supporting “Operation No Kid Hungry,” Share our Strength’s national plan to end famine in the United States. Through the program, funds are granted to successful nonprofit organizations that serve needy children. The first Great American Dine Out event raised more than a half-million dollars, with 4,000 restaurants participating. More than 1,200 restaurants already have signed up for this year’s event. These include Royal Palm Place restaurants Bangkok in Boca, Blu Bambu, Boca Breakfast Club, Cafe Joley, Casimir Bistro, Chops Lobster Bar, Coal Mine Pizza, Cote France Cafe, Daimatsu Sushi, Giovanni’s Pizzeria, Holloway’s Irish Pub, Jake’s Stone Crab, Rustic Cellar, Ristorante Sapori, Saquella Caffe, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Wishing Well Irish Pub and others. “We intend to continue participating in this program every year until every child in America has access to nutritious food,” said Jacqui Wyatt, director of operations for Investments Limited, owner of Royal Palm Place.
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Boca Beauty Landscape Excellence Award Winners Announced
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he Boca Raton Beautification Committee recently announced the winners of its Annual Landscape Excellence Awards during a ceremony at City Hall. Each year, the committee honors local businesses for their landscaping efforts in several categories. The recognition encourages businesses, churches, homeowners’ associations and schools in the city limits to improve their landscaping and add to the beauty of Boca Raton. A luncheon sponsored by Lang Realty and Lang Management for winners followed the ceremony.
Award winners with Mayor Susan Whelchel and Barbara Benefield
Winners included Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center (Hotel/Motel); Tyco International, Inc. (Large Commercial); Royal Palm Properties (Small Commercial); Boca Raton Bath & Tennis Club, Inc. (Low-Density Residence, Gated); Millpond Homeowners Association (Low-Density Residence, Ungated); The Excelsior (High-Density Residence, Multifamily); Office Depot, Inc. (Industrial); Boca Raton Community Hospital (Institutional); Grace Community Church (Religious Property) and Palmetto Promenade, LLC. (Open Category).
“Lang Management and Lang Realty salute [the] winners and their efforts in making Boca Raton a beautiful city for all of us to enjoy.” – Kevin Carroll, chief financial officer, Lang Management
“Lang Management and Lang Realty salute [the] winners and their efforts in making Boca Raton a beautiful city for all of us to enjoy,” said Kevin Carroll, Lang Management’s chief financial officer. “We are proud to be the sponsor of the post-awards luncheon
and to have the opportunity to celebrate the beauty of Boca Raton.” The Boca Beautification Committee was formed in 1983. One of the group’s goals is to make Boca Raton the most beautiful city in the country. Additional goals include educating the public about tree care, landscaping and enhancing the community. O
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PARENTAL PARTY Town Center at Boca Raton Celebrates Motherhood
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ore than 1,000 mothers enjoyed free food, live entertainment, shopping, giveaways, makeovers and more during Town Center at Boca Raton’s first “National Mom’s Nite Out,” a special event presented in partnership with Simon Property Group, more than 100 mom bloggers, 25 social networking sites and myriad mom-focused Web sites. The event featured a deejay, glam stations, bra fittings by Nordstrom and a variety of discounts and specials from participating retailers such as Henri Bendel, Select Comfort, Old Navy, Solstice, Cole Haan, Crane & Co., GapBody and Harry & David. A variety of other retailers were on-hand to provide moms with tips and discounts on a variety of products and services.
Boca moms enjoy a “Nite” out
Leading malls including Coconut Point (Estero), Dadeland Mall (Miami), Melbourne Square (Melbourne), Seminole Town Center (Sanford) and Tyrone Square (St. Petersburg), all owned by Simon Property Group, also took part in the event. Town Center at Boca Raton features approximately 220 specialty stores, including Coach, Tiffany & Co., Michael Kors, Williams-Sonoma, Intermix, Pottery Barn, Ann Taylor, Crane & Co., Origins, Juicy Couture, Godiva Chocolatier, abercrombie, Gymboree, Brookstone and many others. Major stores include Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Crate & Barrel and Sears. Simon Property Group is a fully integrated real estate company which operates from five retail real estate platforms: regional malls, Premium Outlet Centers®, The Mills®, community/lifestyle centers and international properties. It currently owns or has an interest in 386 properties comprising 262 million square feet of gross leasable area in North America, Europe and Asia. O
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Performing Charity North Broward Preparatory School Students Head Overseas T
he European Charity Band, comprised of music and vocal students from the Meritas International family of Schools, which includes North Broward Preparatory School (NBPS) in Coconut Creek, recently performed overseas as part of a mission to make life more pleasant for disadvantaged children. The 80 students, whose ages range from 14 to 19, a week before their trip converged on NBPS to rehearse before jetting off to England with Daniel Lieberman, European Charity Band tour director. Lieberman, who also is the Vice President of Fine Arts for Meritas and NBPS, has been leading students throughout Europe for two decades. The tour, which was his brainchild, is tied into the efforts of Make-A-
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Wish Foundation of Austria. Lieberman served as the International Make-A-Wish president from 1998 through 2000. Previously, he was involved with Make-A-Wish for 20 years as a founder of a New York chapter and as a vice president for Make-A-Wish of America. This is Lieberman’s 12th year coordinating and leading a group of teens to share the gift of music. More than 900 students have taken part in the annual European tours, performing in numerous cities. This year the group raised more than $7,500 to grant a wish for a child suffering from a life-threatening illness. “The aim is to give and to share,” Lieberman said. “It is not just about the music. It is about love and cultural diversity. But, most of all, it is about car-
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ing for others who are different from us. The core value instilled is sensitivity to diversity and giving of one’s self to those who are less fortunate.”
sels, Amsterdam, Bratislava and Vienna. Musical selections will range from jazz, Bach and the Beatles to Broadway and rock’n’roll. O
In addition to London, this year’s tour includes visits to Berlin, Brus-
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GOOD NIGHT JAFCO Hosts Housewives Of Palm Beach Event
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eana Keough from Bravo TV’s Real Housewives of Orange County will appear at the South Palm Beach Chapter of JAFCO’s (Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options) “Housewives of Palm Beach County” event, scheduled to take place on October 15th at 7 p.m. at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton.
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The event, co-chaired by Marcie Butters and Debbie Sobel, will offer an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment and dancing, as well as a silent auction and Chinese raffle with offerings such as stays at the Radisson Resort and Spa and The Reef in Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas. During the event, Keough will pose for photos and sign autographs. The evening’s proceeds will benefit JAFCO, which aids abused and neglected children.
Co-chairs Debbie Sobel and Marcie Butters
to Student... The event committee includes: JAFCO Board of Trustees Liaison Dorinne Gerstin, Cara Arnold, Lori Bender, Sandy Brodsky, Janet Fabricant, Kim Fetterman, Carol Feldman, Gina Florens, Heather Goodman, Stephanie Owitz Greenberg, Bonnie Judson, Brandi Levinson, Lisa Pawliger, Duree Ross, Stacy Stein, Anne Weinstein and Harlene Zweig. Tickets for the event are $100 per person, and sponsorship opportunities are available. This year’s sponsors include: Butters Construction & Development, Kenneth & Debbie Sobel, Farache Enterprises, GFA International, Dr. Jacob D. Steiger, Brandi & Jordan Levinson, Bermuda Landscaping, Sean Fetterman-Private Wealth Management/UBS, Leder Properties, Stylebuilt Construction, Inc., Festival Flea Market, The Boca Raton Observer, Dalsimer/Atlas Floral & Event Decorator, Edible Arrangements of Coral Springs, Full Throttle Entertainment and Justin Kratish of Premiere Power Productions. O
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lorida Atlantic University (FAU) recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a 73,000-square-foot building on its Boca Raton campus that will include offices, 14 classrooms, a conference room and a movie complex to be operated by Living Room Theaters, Inc. (LRT). The $19 million facility is planned to meet U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver certification and is scheduled for completion by next fall. The new building will serve the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. Anchored by a three-story atrium designed as a Main Street, one wing of the first floor will house a state-of-the-art, all-digital movie complex with four separate 50-seat theaters and a cafe. The theaters will offer significant environmental advantages by eliminating the use of celluloid prints. This marks the first and only all-digital theater on a university campus.
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“During the day, the theaters will be used by FAU’s film study program in the School of Communication and Multimedia Studies, allowing students to study film in a true cinema setting.” – Manjunath Pendakur, dean, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
“This new movie complex will further enhance the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters standing as a center for culture and the arts,” said Manjunath Pendakur, dean of the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. “During the day, the theaters will be used by FAU’s film study program in the School of Communication and Multimedia Studies, allowing students to study film in a true cinema setting … on evenings and weekends, the theaters will be used by LRT for community screenings of foreign, classic and independent films.” The movie complex is funded by a $1.5 million donation from LRT and matching funds from the State of Florida’s Alec P. Courtelis Capital Facility Enhancement Challenge Grant Program, which doubles the gift to $3 million. The architect for the building is Astorino, and the construction firm is Turner Construction. O
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Like baseball and soaring temperatures, a Dave Matthews Band tour is a summer staple. The group, known for its improvisational style and jazz elements, was named one of the Top 20 bands to see live by Rolling Stone. The band’s origins date back to 1990 when Matthews, then a Virginia bartender, was persuaded by a friend to record a demo. Two local musicians – drummer Carter Beauford and saxophonist LeRoi Moore – heard the demo and joined Matthews, followed by a few more members (tragedy struck last year when Moore died from an ATV accident). Check out the group’s live show at the Cruzan Amphitheatre, where the guys will perform songs off their newest album, Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, along with earlier songs and a few covers.
August 29-30 The Harder They Come (Knight Concert Hall) Show times vary.
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08.09 Pompano Beach Amphitheatre
1806 N.E. Sixth St., Pompano Beach, 954-946-2402 or 954523-3309; ticketmaster.com August 29 O.A.R. Show begins at 8 p.m.
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-8327469; kravis.org
TeenyBopper Trio: The Jonas Brothers take the stage August 19th at BankAtlantic Center.
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222; browardcenter.org August 6-8 Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Amaturo Theater) Show times vary. August 7-9 Dora The Explorer Live! – Search For The City Of Lost Toys (Au-Rene Theater) Show times vary. August 15 Chris MacDonald’s Memories Of Elvis – 32nd Anniversary (Au-Rene Theater) Show begins at 8 p.m. August 16 Hippiefest (Au-Rene Theater) Show begins at 7 p.m. 118
Cruzan Amphitheatre
601-7 Sansbury’s Way, West Palm Beach, 561-795-8883; livenation.com August 13 Def Leppard With Poison And Cheap Trick Show begins at 7 p.m. August 14-15 Dave Matthews Band Show begins at 7 p.m. August 27 Crue Fest 2 Show begins at 5 p.m.
Hard Rock Live
August 17 Judas Priest With Special Guest Whitesnake Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. August 20 Crosby, Stills & Nash Doors open at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m.
Land Shark Stadium (formerly Dolphin Stadium) 2267 Dan Marino Blvd., Miami, 305-623-6100; landsharkstadium.com
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 800-937-0010; seminolehardrockhollywood.com
August 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 Florida Marlins Baseball Game times vary.
August 12 Kathy Griffin Doors open at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m.
August 17, 22 Miami Dolphins Pre-Season Football Game times vary.
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August 4-9 Mamma Mia! Show times vary.
events August 1-16 Noel Coward’s Private Lives A comedy presented by Palm Beach Dramaworks to launch the summer season. Tickets are $40 and $42. Show times vary. For more information, call 561-514-4042 or visit palmbeachdramaworks.org. August 7-9 Old School Square’s Roots Cultural Festival Enjoy live entertainment, ethnic food, arts and crafts, gospel performances and merchant areas. For more information, call 561-2740365 or visit delrayrootsfestival.org. August 8 Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens’ 32nd Annual Bon Festival This traditional Japanese celebration includes taiko drum performances, folk dancing, games, vendor booths, fireworks and a departure of ancestors’ ceremony. For more information, call 561495-0233 or visit morikami.org.
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08.09 Boca Festival Days
August 10 From The Atomic Age Film Series: The Thing From Another World A classic film presented at the Delray Beach Public Library, with commentary by Mykal Banta, the library’s assistant director. Starts at 1 p.m. For more information, call 561266-9490 or visit delraylibrary.org. August 11, 18, 25 Adolph And Rose Levis Jewish Community Center’s Ladies Room Interactive discussion on women’s issues. Refreshments served. Starts at 10 a.m. Tickets are $5. For more information, call 561-558-2520 or visit levisjcc.org. August 12, 19, 26 Temple Beth El Of Boca Raton’s Duplicate Bridge Event Takes place Wednesday evenings, and no partner is required to attend. Starts at 6:45 p.m. For more information, call 561-391-8900. August 13 Tri County Humane Society’s Paws For The Cause A networking fund-raiser at the Pavilion Grille; includes a free drink with light appetizers. Tickets are $10 for members; $20 for visitors. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-482-8110. August 14 Eyes To The Skies Enjoy an evening of stargazing at the Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Starts at 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-347-3912 or visit scienceexplorium.org. August 15-16 Buckler’s Craft Fair Check out unique gifts, custom decor, jewelry, crafts, wearable art, gourmet delights and more. Starts at 10 a.m. Tickets are $7. For more information, call 386-860-0092 or visit bpcraftfairs.com. 120
Good Times For Good Causes This Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce annual event teams nonprofit groups and for-profit companies to raise funds for charity and features a month’s worth of fun-filled activities. Below is a sampling. For a complete calendar of events, visit bocaratonchamber.com.
August 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22
The Boca Raton Museum Of Art’s Sixth Annual Films For A Summer Afternoon Takes place at the Boca Raton A bon dancer at Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
August 22 Temple Beth El Of Boca Raton’s Hebrew Marathon Join Temple Beth El clergy and staff for a crash course in Hebrew. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-391-8900. August 22 Spady Living Heritage Day Entertainers, cooks and storytellers illustrate how African-Americans lived off the land during the Civil War era. Takes place at The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-279-8883 or visit spadymuseum.org. August 28 B’nai Torah Congregation Open House Learn about B’nai Torah’s religious school, B’nai Mitzvah programs, youth groups, men’s club and other activities. Free. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-392-8566. August 29 THROUGH September 1 USTA Summer Smash Regional Tennis Championships More than 500 players will compete in one of the largest participatory USTA events in the United States. Presented by the City of Delray Beach. For more information, call 561-330-6000 or visit pimmarketing.com. O
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Museum of Art. Show times vary. For more information, call 561-392-2500.
August 6
Florence Fuller Child Development Centers’ Mission Possible Takes place in front of Nordstrom at Town Center at Boca
Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 954-725-7200. August 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 27
Boca Raton Community Hospital’s Boca On The Move Takes place in front of Neiman Marcus at Town Center at Boca Raton. Times vary. For more information, call 561-955-5097.
August 12
Hospice Of Palm Beach County’s Relax At The Max Takes place at Max’s Grille in Mizner Park. Starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 888-848-5200.
August 13
Tri County Humane Society’s Paws For The Cause Latin-Themed Happy Hour Takes place at the Pavilion Grille. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-482-8110.
August 15
The Unicorn Children’s Foundation’s Passport To A Successful School Year (Back-To-School Resource Fair) Takes place at the Pavilion Grille. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-620-9377.
August 18
American Cancer Society’s Passionately Pink: A Beauty Event For The Cure Takes place at the Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-367-9101.
August 26
Kids In Distress’ Big Night For Small Pints Takes place at The Dubliner in Mizner Park. Starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-272-9619.
August 29
The Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s Wine & All That Jazz…And More! Takes place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-395-4433.
August 30
Boca Helping Hands’ Bowling For Bread Takes place at Strikes@Boca. Starts at 2 p.m. For more information, call 561-417-5343.
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King jewelers’ 3rd annual watch fair Customers from across South Florida gathered at King Jewelers of Aventura to preview the latest watches and collections from the world’s most renowned makers. Representatives from more than 30 Swiss brands exhibited pieces at the event, which also included celebrity guests, luxury prizes and an automobile showcase. 1// 2// 3// 4// 5// 6// 7// 8//
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11th Annual Old Bags Luncheon Nearly 400 guests gathered at The Breakers in Palm Beach for a champagne reception, lunch featuring actor George Hamilton and a silent auction featuring fabulous designer handbags and jewelry. The event benefited The Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County.
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Subdivision Address
Aragon Condo
2494 S Ocean Blvd H5
buyer
Pearl Sharon
Seller
Tortora-Chediak Catherine
Sale
Prior
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Price
Sale Price
Sale Date
$1,596,200
04-Oct-00
$1,750,000
Bel Marra
816 Enfield St
Coath John D Jr
Fielding Rory & Wendy
$850,000
$477,000
31-May-00
Boca Falls
12226 Kenton Way
Elowitch Maurice J Trust
Kinnear Scott G & Deborah A
$720,000
$414,100
02-May-97
Boca Grove Plantation
21348 Greenwood Ct
Grynsztein Itzhak A & Ilona S
Brenner Mark & Sheri
$700,000
$515,000
16-Apr-04
Boca Harbour
831 NE 70th St
Deutsche Alt-a Secs Trust
Speakman Alan & Karin V
$690,000
$215,000
04-Dec-92 07-Jan-98
Boca Isles South
10837 Bal Harbor Dr
Hidalgo Gonzalo
Kuehn Brian J & Diane B
$595,000
$350,000
Boca West CC - Mahogany Bend
7485 Mahogany Bend Pl
Yentis Paul M & Marilynn T
Kaufman Robert E & Mercedes
$820,000
$410,000
Broken Sound CC - University Park
2689 NW 63rd St
Orfus Elaine Residence Trust
Building Gm Inc
$832,500
$640,000
09-Mar-04
Colonnade at Glen Oaks
4635 NW 26th Ave
Impac Secured Assets Corp
Cuffy John
$785,000
$660,000
24-May-06
$1,042,500
21-Feb-06
Encantada
7132 Mariana Ct
Zanchetta Natalino & P M
Gibon Jean L
$950,000
Mizner Country Club
16409 Braeburn Ridge Trl
Shore Philip M & Emily R Trust
TBI of Palm Beach
$753,645
Mizner’s Preserve
16324 Via Venetia W
Laing Theodore D & Randi G
Bettinger Steven & Jodi
$824,500
$510,400
02-Jul-01
New Floresta
2700 NW 26th Ct
Lanam Richard D III & Mary E
Bartholomew Constance K
$755,000
01-Dec-86
Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club
1200 Royal Palm Way
Kimmel N Richard
Brugman Henri J
$1,900,000
$1,750,000
Saturnia
19205 Natures View Ct
Goldman Jason & Joy
Elias Jacobo & Andrea
$825,000
$683,900
21-Dec-00
Spanish River Land Co (The Estates) 1200 Spanish River Rd
Weiner Jeffery & Lourdes
Clark Michael V & Colette L
$825,000
$650,000
10-Nov-97
Stonebridge Country Club
Jagoda Walter
Leiman David A
$650,000
$487,500
02-Dec-02
10547 Stonebridge Blvd
23-Aug-93
The Oaks at Boca Raton
9684 Bridgebrook Dr
Held Kenneth
Jaumotte Alfredo J A
$1,200,000
$1,569,344
27-Feb-07
The Preserve
2373 NW 49th Ln
Manko Barry F & Renee M
Crispo Fiorino & Pamela
$825,000
$588,600
29-Oct-99
Timbercreek North
3356 NW 24th Way
Shagrin Lawrence
Menkhaus David J & Natalie M
$717,500
$172,000
01-Jul-84
Woodfield CC - Hamptons
3440 Windsor Pl
Beck Laurence & Emma
Mishkin Joseph S & Beth P
$1,599,999
$1,625,000
25-May-01
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a look back7our colorful history
Members of the Boca Raton Fire Department throw a community barbecue in the 1950s.
Neighborhood Watch Sometimes Family Is Where You Find It
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amilies come in many shapes, sizes and colors. My parents grew up in Pennsylvania in large families – my father had eight siblings and my mother had five. I was also born in Pennsylvania, but am an only child. We found housing in Boca Raton by the time I was 3, where my parents stayed until the end of their lives. Boca was small in the 1940s and ’50s, and we knew pretty well all of the full-time residents and winter visitors. Everybody knew everybody – and if they didn’t, it was easy to get to know them quickly. Most children attended Boca Raton Elementary School, and many of us went to the
Community Methodist Church on Royal Palm Road. Our fathers were volunteer firemen, American Legion members or members of the Lion’s Club. Many of our mothers were part of the Legion Auxiliary, baked for the Brownie and Girl Scout sales, served as Room Mothers at our school and drove us on field trips to wonderful places like Africa USA, Ancient America and Waite’s Bird Farm. Where I grew up, just 40 families lived in the little two-bedroom houses on Southeast 5th and 6th Streets, in homes that had been built for Army Air Corp officers. Two houses west of us lived Mr. and Mrs. Prichard; Mr. Prichard was the city
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engineer and Mrs. Prichard became my friend. As we got to know each other, I would drop by to visit her. She did a lot of handiwork, noticed my interest and began to teach me. I was around 10 and learned basic crochet techniques, making potholders for my mother and little blankets for my dolls. She also taught me to embroider, which I found fascinating. I believe I still have a dresser scarf I embroidered for my mother. She used it on her chest of drawers for years; I still treasure it even though she scorched it with a cigarette back in her smoking days. Our neighborhood had an everchanging population and most
people moved to other parts of Boca Raton as the town grew and new houses became available. A number of neighbors who lived beside one another built homes next door to each other in Boca Villas, the first modern-day subdivision built in Boca in the early 1950s. Even as it grew, Boca Raton remained a tight-knit community. Many of the older pioneers were related. And just as the newer residents became acclimated to South Florida, so did our relatives who came from the “lands of snow and ice” to visit us. Once they felt sand in their shoes, they moved here too, causing our Boca Raton family to continue its growth. O
To learn more about the history of Boca Raton, visit The Boca Raton Historical Society and Museum at Town Hall at 71 N. Federal Highway, call 561-395-6766 or visit bocahistory.org.
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